Summative Evaluation - OMSI

Summative Evaluation of OMSI’s Technoquest (Innovation Station) p. 60E.4.b. AppealTECHNOLOGYCHOICESOVERVIEW: Adults gave this exhibit very modest ratings; most gave low or mediumratings, and very few gave high ratings. This lack of enthusiasm is also reflected in whatthey found most interesting about the exhibit: the facts and information.How would you rate the activity on a scale from 1 to 10?high (9-10) 16%medium (7-8) 44%low (1-6) 40%What was most interesting about it?47% Facts/information/statistics21% Other people’s opinions16% The questions9% Hands-on/game-like5% Learning5% Specific topics (cell phones, diapers, pigs)2% Other7% Blank, nothingWhat suggestions do you have for improving this exhibit? (n=43)16% More questions16% Instructions for controls9% Use more colors, sounds, images9% Make questions accessible for children7% Less reading16% Other9% No suggestions, it’s fine19% Don’t knowResearch report by People, Places & Design Research © OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, August 2005