7A – Testing the Hypothesis

1.      opportunity: Because of the virus, China forbids all of the citizens from going outside for nearly two months. People have to find a way to get food; some companies see this opportunity and provide food delivery food.

2.      Who: all of the citizens

What: people can not go outside and they need food.

Why: the government asks people to stay at home, so fewer people will be infected.

3.      Testing who:

I think all people need this. Although it only lasts for two months, the epidemic situation will still last for a long time. People should try their best to stay at home. Obviously, everyone needs food so the demand is really high.

Testing what:

The deliverer should be tested negative so he can work, but it takes time. Measuring temperature is an easier method but the normal body temperature cannot make sure everything. Obviously, the price of groceries will increase a lot.

Testing why: Of course, everyone needs food but not everyone needs food delivery food. Since the epidemic happens during the spring festival in China, many people go to rural places to visit family members. In rural places, many families actually cultivate vegetables and raise stocks. So some families actually can eat groceries that they plant, and they do not need the delivery service.

4.      Interview

1.      My grandmother who lives in a rural place

who: I do not need the service. It costs a lot and I do not want to waste money on that. I have a large land I can totally eat cabbage, carrots, eggs, chicken for the whole two months. (She has a lot more than that).

What: I do not think the delivery service is effective in my home. There are nearly no stores in the town and no one will provide service in rural places.

Why: I think people in cities actually need it. All of the grocery stores are closed and people do not have food inventory. Chinese do not have the habit to store food.

2.      My younger sister

Who: Absolutely need it! All of the grocery stores and restaurants are closed. The government implements the rule very strictly.

What: There is only a limited amount of food that we can pick. Price is high, but it is not an important problem relative to this problem. I can not only eat green cabbage, spinach, tomato, potato, pork, eggs, chicken for two months. I hope the grocery store can provide more choices.

Why: I do not understand why some people do not the service. I mean, people who live in cities.

3.      My friend, Xiang Li

Who: Everyone needs it.

What: It seems like the delivery companies are profitable during this period, but in fact, they take a lot of risks. For example, if there is a single one person in the production line is tested positive, all the food will be infected.

Why: There are not enough food reserves at home, and the storage space of the family is small. Only go to the grocery store once a week, even if the government allowed, is not very possible. In addition, some food cannot be stored for a long time, so these services are required to continue to provide services

4.      My friend, Yifan xie

Who: Although I am currently in the U.K, I do think it is necessary. The government is right, the fewer people go outside, the fewer people will get infected.

What: Every coin has two sides. It is true that we can not make sure the food can be 100% not be infected by the virus, it is the only way we can use it. Choose from the small probability of getting infected or live without food, we obviously will choose the first choice.

Why: As I said before, we have no other choice. We do not live in a rural place and we do not plant by ourselves, we have to depend on this society.

5.      My friend, Sandy

Who: Everyone needs this service, and I think it is a great business opportunity.

What: Some elder people are not familiar with the cell phone app. They do not know how to order food, so their child needs to order food for them, which is a little bit inconvenient.

Why: I think everyone in China prefers to stay at home because we are scared of the virus. No one wants to get infected so no one goes outside. The service is really necessary for this special condition. 

Summary:

I did not realize we actually have more barriers than I thought before. Some people live in rural places may not need the service because there is no service here; the delivery service is only in cities. Elder people are not familiar with phone apps so they can not order food for themselves. The price is high, also it is a disadvantage, not a serious barrier. But I think 90% people find it neccessary since people can not live without food.