Research Methods for Human-Computer Interaction

by Edited by Paul Cairns , Anna L. Cox

• ISBN13: 9780521870122
• ISBN10: 0521870127
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-15
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Human-Computer Interaction draws on the fields of computer science, psychology, cognitive science, and organisational and social sciences in order to understand how people use and experience interactive technology. Until now, researchers have been forced to return to the individual subjects to learn about research methods and how to adapt them to the particular challenges of HCI. This is the first book to provide a single resource through which a range of commonly used research methods in HCI are introduced. Chapters are authored by internationally leading HCI researchers who use examples from their own work to illustrate how the methods apply in an HCI context. Each chapter also contains key references to help researchers find out more about each method as it has been used in HCI. Topics covered include experimental design, use of eyetracking, qualitative research methods, cognitive modelling, how to develop new methodologies and writing up your research.

Author Biography

Paul Cairns is Senior Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction in the Department of Computer Science at the University of York. Anna L. Cox is Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction at the UCL Interaction Centre, University College London.

Table of Contents

List of figures	p. viii
List of tables	p. x
List of contributors	p. xi
Preface	p. xiii
Controlled experiments	p. 1
Questionnaires, in-depth interviews and focus groups	p. 17
Eyetracking in HCI	p. 35
Cognitive modelling in HCI research	p. 70
Formal analysis of interactive systems: Opportunities and weaknesses	p. 88
Using stastistics in usability research	p. 112
A qualitative approach to HCI research	p. 138
Methodological development	p. 158
Theoretical analysis and theory creation	p. 175
Write now!	p. 196
Applying old research methods to new problems	p. 212
References	p. 221
Index	p. 237
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