Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction

Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, Second Edition, is a comprehensive guide on performing research that is essential reading for both quantitative and qualitative methods. Since the first edition was published in 2009, the book has been adopted for use at leading universities around the world, including Harvard University, Carnegie-Mellon University, and the University of Washington. Chapters cover a broad range of topics relevant to the collection and analysis of HCI data, going beyond experimental design and surveys to cover ethnography, time diaries, physiological measurements, case studies, and other essential elements in the well-informed HCI researcher's toolkit. Continual technological evolution has led to an explosion of new techniques and a need for this updated second edition to highlight the recent research and newer trends in methodology. This revision contains updates throughout, including more detail on statistical tests, coding qualitative data, and data collection via mobile devices and sensors. Other new material covers research with children, older adults, and people with cognitive impairments. Presents a comprehensive, updated guide to the latest research trends and tools in human-computer interaction Contains expanded discussions of research involving online datasets and crowdsourcing Includes techniques for expanding the influence of research to reach developers, policymakers, and educators Provides advice for involving participants with cognitive impairments Discusses global regulations and laws that relate to the use of human participants in research