Practice Characteristics Of Effective Research Questions (5.2.1) - Empirical Research Methods in HCI
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Characteristics of Effective Research Questions

Practice - Characteristics of Effective Research Questions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a specific research question regarding an app's usability.

💡 Hint: Ensure your question clearly specifies what you are measuring.

Question 2 Easy

What does it mean for a research question to be achievable?

💡 Hint: Think about the limitations you might face.

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Question 1

What characteristic defines a measurable research question?

Can be subjectively answered
Facilitates data collection
More vague than specific

💡 Hint: Consider what makes data collection possible.

Question 2

True or False: An actionable research question is one that cannot inform design decisions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the goal of research in HCI.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a study that investigates the effect of text readability on user performance. Formulate a specific, measurable, and relevant research question.

💡 Hint: Consider how text visibility impacts learning outcomes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the following research question: 'What do people think about mobile apps?' Explain how you would improve it.

💡 Hint: Identify aspects of the question that can be quantified.

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