28 Questions
Which research method is discussed in Chapter 10 of the module?
Usability Testing
What is the focus of Chapter 16 in the module?
Working with Human Subjects
What is the primary focus of Descriptive research?
Describing a situation or a set of events
What is the typical method used in Relational research?
Observations, field studies, surveys
What is the goal of an experiment in relation to the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis?
To find statistical evidence to refute the null hypothesis
What do dependent variables refer to in an experiment?
The outcome or effect that researchers are interested in
What are typical independent variables in HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) Research usually related to?
Technologies, users, and the context of technology usage
What is a characteristic of a good hypothesis according to the text?
It is testable in one experiment and clearly states control groups or conditions
What is a typical method used in Descriptive research?
Observations, field studies, focus groups, interviews
What do null hypotheses typically state?
There is no difference between experimental treatments
What does an alternative hypothesis aim to do?
Support or refute the null hypothesis
What can independent variables refer to in an experiment?
The factors that researchers are interested in studying
What is the primary focus of Relational research?
Identifying relations between multiple variables
Which type of research method typically uses controlled experiments?
Experimental
What is the characteristic of a good hypothesis according to the text?
Being directly tested through an empirical investigation
In which type of research method are observations, field studies, focus groups, and interviews typically used?
Descriptive
What do null hypotheses typically state?
There is no difference between experimental treatments
What is the goal of an experiment in relation to the null hypothesis and alternative hypothesis?
To find statistical evidence to refute or nullify the null hypothesis in order to support the alternative hypothesis
What is the primary focus of experimental research?
Controlling or manipulating experimental conditions for direct comparison
What does the term 'independent variables' refer to in an experiment?
The factors that researchers are interested in studying or the possible 'cause' of the change in the dependent variable
What is a characteristic of a well-defined, testable hypothesis?
It is presented in precise, lucid language
What are typical dependent variables in HCI research frequently measured?
Efficiency, accuracy, subjective satisfaction, ease of learning, and retention rate
Why is complete randomization important in experimental research?
To ensure that all participants have equal chances of being assigned to any condition
What is a limitation of lab-based experiments in the context of HCI research?
They may not be a good representation of users’ typical interaction behavior due to the Hawthorne effect
What do dependent variables refer to in an experiment?
The outcome or effect that researchers are interested in
What are typical independent variables in HCI research usually related to?
Technologies, users, and the context in which the technology is used
'Treatments', 'Units', and 'Assignment method' are components of the design of:
True experimental design
What is a major reason why experimental research can uncover causal relations?
Complete randomization of participants
This quiz provides a summary of the book and articles related to the Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, based on the 2021 version of module 6 at the University of Twente. It covers topics such as experimental research, design, statistical analysis, surveys, usability testing, and analyzing qualitative data.
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