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No |
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No |
c. Tablet computer, e.g. iPad or a corresponding tablet from other manufacturersItem Text:Recommendations:
The item with the iPad as the only example did not represent a problem for the test persons. The tablet from Samsung would be suitable as a further example, as it is used by more than half of the test persons as a further example. In order to avoid that test persons include tablet computers in their households in item b), we recommend changing the order of the items, first asking for item c) "tablet computers" and then for item b) "computers (desktop, laptop or notebook)".
Findings:A total of eleven test persons do not own a tablet computer. Nevertheless, almost all test persons know what is meant by this. Only test person 11, who also stated that they did not own one, could not give a clear description of what they understood by a tablet computer. All other 19 test persons can do so without any problems. Here are some examples:
Question Topic:
Social demographics
Construct:Household equipment/socioeconomic status
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Yes |
d. E-Book-Reader, e.g. Kindle, Tolino or similar productsItem Text:Recommendations:
Since the majority of the test persons do not know any other e-book reader than the Kindle or Tolino, we recommend to leave the item as it is and not to list further examples.
Findings:Four test persons (TP 01, 04, 06, 20) stated that they had at least one e-book reader in their households. However, all but test person 11, who is not familiar with such a device, can explain what an e-book reader is:
Question Topic:
Social demographics
Construct:Household equipment/socioeconomic status
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Yes |
