Practice Characteristics of Effective Research Questions - 5.2.1 | Module 5: Empirical Research Methods in HCI | Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Micro Specialization
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Ensure your question clearly specifies what you are measuring.

Question 2

Easy

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the limitations you might face.

Practice 3 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What characteristic defines a measurable research question?

  • Can be subjectively answered
  • Facilitates data collection
  • More vague than specific

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the goal of research in HCI.

Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how text visibility impacts learning outcomes.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Identify aspects of the question that can be quantified.

Challenge and get performance evaluation