II · Portfolio & Evidence
Criterion 8 / 20
25%
Documented Validations or Tests
Validaciones o Pruebas Documentadas
We evaluate whether the project includes experimental validations, user testing, or controlled tests proving that the solution works.
Scoring Breakdown
5
Excellent
- At least one formal test or experiment conducted
- Test results are documented and analyzed
- Includes user feedback or expert review
- Shows iteration based on test results
- Validation methodology is clearly described
4
Good
- Tests conducted and recorded
- Some analysis of results
- Limited user / expert feedback
- Validation described if not fully analyzed
3
Acceptable
- Basic testing mentioned
- No formal validation method
- Results not fully recorded
- Informal observations only
2
Insufficient
- Claims tested but no evidence
- Results not documented
- No methodology for validation
- Cannot verify tests occurred
1
Poor
- No testing of any kind
- No validation whatsoever
- All claims are theoretical only
Common Mistakes
- ✘"It works because we designed it that way" — without testing
- ✘Testing only once with no iteration
- ✘Not recording what failed during tests
- ✘Confusing design with validated function
Evaluator Focus
- Quality of testing
- Evidence of iteration
- Third-party validation
- Documentation completeness
How to Get 5 Points
- ✔Can you show test data, not just claims?
- ✔Did real users or experts evaluate your solution?
- ✔Did you adjust the design based on test feedback?
- ✔Is your test methodology clearly described?
Universal Scoring Scale
1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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Criterion 8 of 20