Practice Importance Of Empirical Research In Hci (5.1.2) - Empirical Research Methods in HCI
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Importance of Empirical Research in HCI

Practice - Importance of Empirical Research in HCI

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Question 1 Easy

Define empirical research in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how you learn through real-life experiences.

Question 2 Easy

What is evidence-based design?

💡 Hint: Consider how data influences choices in any field.

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Question 1

What is empirical research primarily based on?

Theoretical models
Direct observation
Design intuition

💡 Hint: Think about how scientific research is conducted.

Question 2

True or False: Empirical research can identify usability issues that expert evaluations might miss.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how real users might interact differently.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose an empirical research study that tests the impact of user interface layout on task completion speed. What are the variables, methodology, and expected outcomes?

💡 Hint: Think about what types of layouts might be comparable.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critique the potential biases that could arise in a usability study involving older adults and technology. How might empirical research help mitigate these biases?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of sample diversity.

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