Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Figgy Data


My small survey asked about figgy experiences. Of the 26 responses, 85% said they had eaten fig newtons, with a similar percentage having eaten fresh figs. Am I to believe that? The survey leaves many questions unanswered and begs for follow-ups. 
For example, what do people think of fig newtons compared to the fresh fruit? Were the Fig Newtons they eaten the brand name (as the capital letter indicate) or were they homemade fig newton-y cookies? 

A little more time and patience would have given me
the wisdom to ask the right questions
for the answers I needed.
In hindsight, it would have been better to get some retrieval information under my belt before I prepared the survey because the questions I have now are not the ones I began with, so the survey reflects a different time in my thought processes. Additional data points should have included a questions about ranking fig newtons among other cookies/treats, ranking figs among other fruits; local fig availability; buying habits; gender.










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