Friday, October 22, 2010

Evaluations...

This week our homework was to send a survey to some people about our projects to evaluate our audiences. The purpose was to see how much they already understood about our topics and if they would be interested in an exhibit like the one we are designing. A survey would also help us understand if we are meeting our goals for our potential audience and if they are taking something away from our exhibits.
When I emailed some friends and family with the questions, I was shocked at a few answers and laughed at some of the more sarcastic ones. My survey sought to answer these questions. I have bolded the correct answers.


What female represented women in the workforce during World War II?
A. Eleanor Roosevelt
B. Rosie the Riveter
C. Marilyn Monroe
D. Amelia Earhart

2. The majority of women worked outside the home before World War II?
True
False

3. Are you interested in women's history?
A. I have better things to worry about
B. A little
C. Very interested
D. Proud feminist/ women's history buff

4. During World War II, men and women, young and old, were involved in the war effort in what ways? (Circle all that apply)
A. working in factories producing weapons for soldiers
B. Planting victory gardens
C. Buying war bonds

D. None of the above

5. Would you be interested in an exhibit on the role of women during World War II?
Yes
No

6. What is your gender?
Male
Female

7. Age?
Under 18
19-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
Over 65

8. Are you (Circle all that apply)
A. a World War II vet?
B. Veteran of any war?
C. employee that produced war goods during World War II?
D. employee that has produced war goods for ANY war?
E. student?
F. student studying/interested in history?
G. teacher?
H. history teacher?
I. interested in World War II history?
J. interested in history?
K. not interested in history?



Obviously, most of these answers differ based on who I asked and what their personal opinions are. Of the 60 people I sent surveys too, only about 17 have responded so far. The results of my survey are as follows:


1. What female represented women in the workforce during World War II?
-The answer was B Rosie the Riveter. She was a fictitious mascot released by the War Production Co-Ordinating Committee to garner support among women, both working and staying at home. 12 out of 17 answered this question correctly. The other 5 answered A. Eleanor Roosevelt. I could actually understand (to an extent) why they would answer this one though.



2.The majority of women worked outside the home before World War II?
-The answer was False, most women stayed at home prior to WW2. 16 out of 17 answered this question correctly.


3.  Are you interested in women's history?
-This answer was more open ended based on personal opinions. 9 out of 17 answered with B that they had a little interest. The other 8 responded with C that they were definitely interested. 
-One of the people who responded with B had a good point though. He stated that unless this exhibit was part of a larger exhibit on World War II, he would probably not be interested at all. Definitely an interesting point to think about!


4. During World War II, men and women, young and old, were involved in the war effort in what ways? (Circle all that apply)
-The correct answers to this question were A, B, and C. 15 people said A, B, and C were the answers. 1 person said A and B were correct and 1 person said just A was correct. 


5. Would you be interested in an exhibit on the role of women during World War II?
-For this answer, I was expecting females to answer with yes, and males to answer no. However I was shocked to find out that everyone answered yes, with the exception of 1 person. 


6. What is your gender?
- 4 out of 17 that responded are males, the rest were females. I wasn't really surprised by this because I wasn't expecting any guys to answer it at all, let alone 4!


7. Age
-4 people were 18 or younger
-10 people were between the ages of 19 and 25 (I was definitely expecting this because most of the people who responded are close friends of mine)
-1 person was between the ages of 26 and 35
-2 people were between the ages of 46 and 55


8. Are you (Circle all that apply)
A. a World War II vet? 0
B. Veteran of any war? 0
C. employee that produced war goods during World War II? 0
D. employee that has produced war goods for ANY war? 0
E. student? 13
F. student studying/interested in history? 5
G. teacher? 1
H. history teacher? 0
I. interested in World War II history? 10
J. interested in history? 12
K. not interested in history? 1

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