CPSC 681 Research Methodologies in HCI Saul Greenberg, Instructor

Contents

Method Name Here

What is it?

Provides an overview of the method, how it works, who developed it, etc etc.

How do I do it?

Describes how the method is done.

When should I use this technique?

Describes when and where in the development/evaluation/research cycle it should be used. Attention should be paid to say why its appropriate for one setting over another.

How well does this method generally perform for the following attributes? Why?

• Is it quick to do?
• Is it cheap to do?
• Does it exhibit internal and external validity?
• Does it allow for generalization?
• Does it provide for controlled study?
• Is it suitable for qualitative analysis?
• Is it suitable for quantitative analysis?
• Does it require special equipment?
• Does it require special personnel?
• Is it good for analyzing individuals?
• Is it good for analyzing small groups?
• Is it good for analyzing organizations?
• Can it reveal longitudinal changes?
• Is it good for comparitive questions?
• Does it reveal process effects?

Can I see a working example?

Provides detailed examples of how it is used in practice. Ideally, one example should come from the literature, and another from your own use of the method.

Who can tell me more?

Include annotated, relevant, and high quality bibliographic references. Also include annotated links to further online information.