Testing Procedures

The final landscape solution must:

• Curb storm water runoff
• Include a variety of plants
• Include a welcome sign, flag pole and other ornamental objects
• Adapt to soil condition and sun exposure
• Consider staff and patron views
• Be salt tolerant

The design will be tested for aesthetics based on the opinions of the focus group. It will also be tested on feasibility by a National Park Service expert. I will administer the testing, by surveying the focus group through a written questionnaire. The survey will take place in Atlantic Highlands Marina during its hours of operation.

            There will be two types of tests: exploratory and validation. The exploratory test is a preliminary test to grasp feedback from the three potential solutions. The second test will ask the focus group and experts to comment or suggest ideas for the final solution. The final solution will then be revised and tailored to their needs.

The actual test will follow these steps:

1. Explain directions to client(s).
2. Provide survey to client(s).
3. Collect survey.
4. Tally and document results.
5. Revise final design based on results.

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