Designing User Studies in Informatics

Leroy, Gondy

ISBN 10: 0857296213 / ISBN 13: 9780857296214

Edité par Springer London Ltd, 2011

This hands-on guide to conducting user studies in informatics explores the foundations of various experimental designs together with the appropriate statistical analyses for common studies in computing. Offers tips on every facet of design and implementation. Series: Health Informatics. Num Pages: 260 pages, 5 black & white tables, 5 colour tables. BIC Classification: MBP; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 584. . 2011. 2011th Edition. hardcover. . . . . N° de réf. du vendeur V9780857296214

Synopsis :

This book provides a practical, hands-on guide to conducting user studies in informatics. Its purpose is to explain the foundations of different experimental designs together with the appropriate statistical analyses for studies most often conducted in computing. Common mistakes are highlighted together with guidelines on how they should be avoided. The book is intended for advanced undergraduate students, beginning graduate students and as a refresher for any researcher evaluating the usefulness of informatics for people by doing user studies. With clear, non-technical language, fundamental concepts are explained and illustrated using diverse examples. In addition to the foundations, practical tips to starting, acquiring permission, recruiting participants, conducting and publishing studies are included. A how-to guide, in the form of a cookbook, is also included. The cookbook recipes can be followed step-by-step or adjusted as necessary for different studies. Each recipe contains step-by-step instructions and concrete advice.

Présentation de l'éditeur: This book provides a practical, hands-on guide to conducting user studies in informatics. Its purpose is to explain the foundations of different experimental designs together with the appropriate statistical analyses for studies most often conducted in computing. Common mistakes are highlighted together with guidelines on how they should be avoided. The book is intended for advanced undergraduate students, beginning graduate students and as a refresher for any researcher evaluating the usefulness of informatics for people by doing user studies. With clear, non-technical language, fundamental concepts are explained and illustrated using diverse examples. In addition to the foundations, practical tips to starting, acquiring permission, recruiting participants, conducting and publishing studies are included. A how-to guide, in the form of a cookbook, is also included. The cookbook recipes can be followed step-by-step or adjusted as necessary for different studies. Each recipe contains step-by-step instructions and concrete advice.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Designing User Studies in Informatics
Éditeur : Springer London Ltd
Date d'édition : 2011
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : New