Visualization EPSS -- Questions

Principles are general rules or guidelines people may apply under specific circumstances to identify or design things or solve problems. Principles usually consist of descriptions of 1) the context in which the principle applies, 2) the opportunity or problem it addresses, and 3) a recommendation. Select the question you'd like to create a visual to answer, then select NEXT.

Principles or rules for guiding decisions about identifying or designing things or solving problems usually apply in some contexts but not in others. For instance, the rule "don't stand up in the boat" is tremendously important for a person in a canoe, but wouldn't be very helpful to the same person on an ocean liner.

Examples: Do these criteria apply to all plants, or just to flowering plants? Does this law apply to everyone, or just to minors? Does this strategy work in bear markets or only in bull markets? Does this guideline apply to screen design as well as print page design?

In what context does the principle apply?

Within a given context, there are situations (problems or opportunities) that require decisions that may be guided by principles.

Examples: I need some guidelines for choosing a roof. How would I go about identifying this plant?

What opportunity or problem does the principle address?

Finally, people want to know what to do--what to design, which option to choose, or what other action to take.

Examples: What roof design is appropriate in a high fire risk area that also receives heavy snowfall? If this plant has a square-shaped stem, in what family of plants should I try to identify it? >

What does the principle recommend?