Own the project's limitations and mistakes

Examiners often probe weak spots: a small test group, a feature that was dropped, a design choice that did not work out. Defensiveness makes these moments worse.

Instead:

• Acknowledge the point: "Yes, six users is a small sample."
• Explain the constraint or reason: "We could only recruit pharmacists from three shops during the testing window."
• Show what you learned or would do next: "A larger study with more shops would be the first step in future work."

Sheffield Hallam's guidance suggests noting the strengths and weaknesses of your work as you prepare, so you can plan responses before the panel raises them. Your report's limitations section is the starting list.