Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, 1st Edition

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Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, 1st Edition

Jonathan Lazar,Jinjuan Heidi Feng,Harry Hochheiser

Description

A comprehensive research guide for both quantitative and qualitative research methods

Written by a team of authorities in human-computer interaction (HCI) and usability, this pedagogical guide walks you through the methods used in HCI and examines what are considered to be appropriate research practices in the field. Featuring a plethora of real-world examples throughout, you’ll discover how these methods have been used in HCI research so that you can gain a stronger understanding of the subject matter.

Serves as an authoritative, comprehensive resource on all things related to research methods in human-computer interaction
Addresses experimental research and design methods, statistical analysis, and time diaries
Shares authentic case studies, interviews, and focus group experiences
Reviews analyzing qualitative data, working with human subjects, handling automated computer data collection methods, and more

If you are looking for a detailed, no-nonsense resource that offers in-depth coverage of HCI methods, then this is the book for you.

About the Author

Dr. Jonathan Lazar is an Associate Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at Towson University, where he serves as head of the Computer Information Systems Program, and is the founder and director of the Universal Usability Laboratory.
Dr. Lazar has authored over 70 refereed publications, on the topics of web usability, assistive technology, user error and frustration, and user-centered design methods. He has previously authored two books and edited two books. His most recent authored book is Web Usability: A User-Centered Design Approach, published by Addison-Wesley in 2006, and his most recent edited book is Universal Usability: Designing Computer Interfaces for Diverse User Populations published by John Wiley in 2007.
Dr. Lazar is a founding member and currently serves as Chair of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGCHI U.S. Public Policy Committee. He was also recently named a Distinguished Speaker of the ACM. He has served on a number of conference committees, including CHI, ASSETS, INTERACT, and HCII.

Dr. Jinjuan Heidi Feng is the author of Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, published by Wiley.

Dr. Harry Hochheiser is the author of Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, published by Wiley.

Features

Special features for this book include:

thorough coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
examples of how each research method has been used in real, previously published research projects in HCI.
extensive reference lists in each chapter.
Discussion questions and design exercises in each chapter.
Full pedagogical features including a thorough website with fact sheets on current software and hardware tools.
Authored by key researchers and, in Dr. Lazar, an authority in HCI and Usability.

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