Appendix C

Validity of the Questionnaire

I. Direction: Put a check mark (√) on the column that corresponds to
the descriptive value of your choice.
Scale Value Descriptive Equivalent
5 Very Highly Satisfactory (VHS)
4 Highly Satisfactory (HS)
3 Satisfactory (S)
2 Fair (F)
1 Poor (P)

1. Level of Technical Performance

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
VHS HS S F P
1. Efficiency
1.1 It dries up coffee beans at a desirable
level and at a desired length of time.
1.2 It can dry up to maximum of 5kg
coffee beans at a desired length of time.
1.3 It dries the coffee beans in a faster
way compared to the traditional sun drying.
2. Reliability
2.1. It can be used as a substitute to the
traditional sun drying.
2.2. It can be used during rainy seasons.
3. Safety of Operation
3.1. The machine parts are well
assembled and durable for the protection of
the user.
3.2. The machine can be simply operated
and comes with an operations manual.
 Appendix D
Questionnaire
A PROTOTYPE OF COFFEE BEAN DRYER FOR SMALL SCALE
COFFEE FARMERS
II. Direction: Put a check mark (√) on the column that corresponds to the
descriptive value of your choice.

Scale Value Descriptive Equivalent

5 Very Highly Sound (VHS)
4 Highly Sound (HS)
3 Moderately Sound (MS)
2 Fairly Sound (FS)
1 Not at All Sound (NAAS)
2. Level of Technical Soundness

Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
VHS HS MS FS NAS
1. Assembly
1.1. The materials are welded and
soldered properly.
1.2. The coffee bean dryer is well built
and painted.
2. Genuineness of materials
2.1. The parts are purchased with best
quality.
2.2. The parts are durable.
III. Direction: Put a check mark (√) on the column that corresponds to
the descriptive value of your choice.

Scale Value Descriptive Equivalent

5 Very Highly Acceptable (VHA)
4 Highly Acceptable (HA)
3 Moderately Acceptable (MA)
2 Fairly Acceptable (FA)
1 Not at All Acceptable (NAA)
3. Level of Social Acceptability
Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
VHA HA MA FA NAA
1. Affordability
1.1. Components and parts installed in
the machine are available commercially at
low price.
2. Ease of operation
2.1. The cost needed to keep machine in
good working condition is inexpensive.
3. Maintenance Cost
3.1. The machine is easy to operate.
3.2 It can be operated single-handedly.
4. Usefulness
4.1. It can be used during unwanted
weather conditions.
4.2. It serves as an emergency dryer.

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