Practice What Is Empirical Research? (5.1.1) - Empirical Research Methods in HCI
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What is Empirical Research?

Practice - What is Empirical Research?

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Question 1 Easy

Define empirical research in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how you learn from direct experiences.

Question 2 Easy

What is one advantage of empirical research in HCI?

💡 Hint: Consider how it helps remove biases.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of empirical research in HCI?

To confirm design hypotheses
To collect subjective opinions
To predict future trends

💡 Hint: Consider what the research focuses on.

Question 2

True or False: Empirical research relies solely on theoretical assumptions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of empirical evidence.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small study to investigate how font color impacts user readability in an app. What steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Think about the components of a research design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Identify the potential threats to internal and external validity in a study measuring the usability of a new interface.

💡 Hint: Consider how these factors could influence your study's conclusions.

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