Worked example
Example: three recommendation approaches
- Quiz-first improves guidance but adds steps.
- Comparison-first improves control but may increase cognitive load.
- Shortlist-first supports gradual decision but may delay commitment.
Weak versus strong
Quiz-first
Weak
Adds setup before seeing recommendations.
Strong
Guides uncertain students through needs first.
Comparison-first
Weak
Can overwhelm low-confidence users.
Strong
Shows ranked options and criteria immediately.
Shortlist-first
Weak
May postpone the primary decision.
Strong
Lets students save, compare, and decide later.