User Requirements Questionaire

Motivation: The following questionaire is used to gather data about preferences for gardening tools in the wider elderly population. It will help to determine the needs of our personas concerning gardening tools.

-- Section 1: Demographics --

Age
60-65
66-70
71-75
76-80
80+

Sex
Male
Female

Type of Housing
House
Flat
Maisonette
Cottage

Tenure
Rented
Freehold
Council
Private
Housing Association
Other

Do you have a garden?
Yes
No

If you have a garden, who maintains it?
Me
Family
A private gardening company
Housing maintenance

How inclined would you be to help maintain your garden given the opportunity?
Very Much so
Little
Not at all


-- Section 2: Practicality and usefulness of product --

How satisfied are you with your gardening clipping tools?
Very Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied

What is your greatest limitation in the garden?
Strength
Endurance
Flexibility
Co-ordination
Cost of tools

How challenging do you find cutting branches up to 1/2 inch across?
Very challenging
Moderately difficult
No problem

Can you foresee this becoming more challenging in the future?
Yes
No
Unsure


-- Section 3: Cost and purchasing habits --

Who buys your gardening tools?
Myself
Spouse
Son or Daughter
Other

Where do you purchase your gardening tools?
Local Store
Super Store
Mail Order
Other

Would you consider replacing your existing gardening tools?
Definitely
Most likely
Probably Not
No

How much would you be prepared to spend?
Up to £10
Up to £20
Up to £50
More than £50


-- Section 4: Confidence with Power tools --

Do you have any power tools in your home?
Yes
No

If yes, how often do you use power tools in your home or garden?
1. At least once per month
2. At least once per year
3. Less than once per year
4. Never

How comfortable would you feel about using a power tool instead of a manual tool to clip branches?
1. Very Uncomfortable
2. Uncomfortable Neutral
3. Comfortable
4. Definitely more comfortable

Would you feel confident recharging batteries?
Yes
No

What is your main concern with power tools?
No concerns
Safety
Cost
Breaking them
Other _______