up:: [[Computing MOC]] tags:: #on/data-analytics # SMART Questions SMART is a framework for asking useful questions. SMART questions are: **Specific**: focused on a single topic or a few closely related ideas **Measurable**: can be quantified and assessed **Action-oriented**: encourage change **Relevant**: matter, are important, and have significance to the problem **Time-bound**: specify the time to be studied ## Common Topics for Questions - Objectives - Audience - Time - Resources - Security ## Things to Avoid **Leading questions**: suggest an answer as part of the question. For example: "These are the best sandwiches, aren't they?" **Close-ended questions**: can be answered with a yes/no, or a very brief answer **Vague questions**: are not specific --- > [!createdat] Created at: [[2024-11-26]]