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In formative research, the goal is to improve a certain system A in terms of a certain quality X. The usual formative approach is to test system A qualitatively, focusing on quality X, looking for improvements on certain features P, Q and R that will increase quality X. | In formative research, the goal is to improve a certain system A in terms of a certain quality X. The usual formative approach is to test system A qualitatively, focusing on quality X, looking for improvements on certain features P, Q and R that will increase quality X. | ||
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Revision as of 15:06, 21 February 2011
In formative research, the goal is to improve a certain system A in terms of a certain quality X. The usual formative approach is to test system A qualitatively, focusing on quality X, looking for improvements on certain features P, Q and R that will increase quality X.
Trade-offs exist between formative and summative evaluation.