Practice Experiment Design (5.8.2.2) - Empirical Research Methods in HCI
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Practice - Experiment Design - 5.8.2.2

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an independent variable?

💡 Hint: It starts with 'I' and is the 'input' in an experiment.

Question 2 Easy

What does a dependent variable measure?

💡 Hint: It starts with 'D' for 'data' that we gather.

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Question 1

What is an independent variable?

A measured outcome
A manipulated factor
A group of participants

💡 Hint: Think of what you change in an experiment.

Question 2

In a research study, what is a control variable?

True
False

💡 Hint: These are the things you keep the same!

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an experiment comparing two different types of educational software. Identify your independent, dependent, and control variables. Justify your choices.

💡 Hint: Think about the educational goals!

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique a within-subject design: what potential biases might it introduce, and how can they be mitigated?

💡 Hint: Consider how results could shift due to previous experiences!

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