CptS 443/580 — Human-Computer Interaction

Discussion Question Set #11

Released: 15 Jan. 2007
Covers: Lecture #11
Readings: Preece 14.3, Douglas Supplement
Last modified: 15 Jan. 2007

As you study this week's material, please ponder the following discussion questions. Post your responses in the appropriate threads in WebCT. I may call upon you to answer a question in class.

  1. How does user testing relate to classic controlled experimentation? What are the key similarities and differences?

  2. How are user testing data typically collected and analyzed?

  3. What are the key steps in doing usability testing?

  4. What is an informed consent form, and why is it so important?

  5. What poses the greatest challenge in analyzing usability tests? Why?

  6. What general design guidelines might be gleaned from the Cardio-Vascular Construction Kit case study presented in lecture?