Assessing Story Complexity

Requirements Clarification & Assessment

1. Understanding the Objective:

   • The primary goal is to evaluate the complexity level of stories on Duolingo to enhance user learning experiences by suggesting stories that are appropriately challenging.

2. Defining Complexity:

   • Complexity can be defined through various metrics such as linguistic features, user interactions, and feedback.

3. User Interaction Modes:

   • Confirm and document all possible ways users can interact with stories (e.g., clicking on words, answering questions, using hints, etc.).

4. Data Availability:

   • Assess the availability of data related to user interactions, story content, and user feedback to ensure comprehensive analysis.

5. User Segmentation:

   • Determine if user segmentation is necessary (e.g., beginner, intermediate, advanced) to tailor story recommendations based on proficiency levels.

6. Metrics for Complexity:

   • Define key metrics such as average time spent, completion rates, error rates, hint usage, and feedback scores to evaluate story complexity effectively.

7. Stakeholder Input:

   • Engage with stakeholders, including language educators and product managers, to align on the definition of complexity and success criteria.