Week 4: Exploring Potential Validity
After defining the core problem in previous weeks, it’s crucial to validate both the problem and the solution. To ensure that CampusGuide AI is addressing a real need, we conducted interviews with students—Keanu, Daniel, and Mauree —to gauge the effectiveness of our proposed platform and its potential impact. Keanu – Confirmation of the Need for a Unified Platform Keanu, a third-year Computer Science student, shared his frustration with the existing fragmented systems. He noted that while most universities have online portals and other resources, they are often disjointed and hard to navigate, making it difficult to find reliable information. When asked about the potential of a unified platform, Keanu agreed that a centralized, easy-to-use resource would be highly beneficial, especially for new students who are still adjusting to university life. He emphasized that a system with real-time updates would help avoid confusion, especially during critical times like enrollment....