Human-Computer Interaction
Book Description
Human-Computer Interaction: An Empirical Research Perspective is the definitive guide to empirical research in HCI. The book begins with foundational topics including historical context, the human factor, interaction elements, and the fundamentals of science and research. From there, you’ll progress to learning about the methods for conducting an experiment to evaluate a new computer interface or interaction technique. There are detailed discussions and how-to analyses on models of interaction, focusing on descriptive models and predictive models. Writing and publishing a research paper is explored with helpful tips for success. Throughout the book, you’ll find hands-on exercises, checklists, and real-world examples. This is your must-have, comprehensive guide to empirical and experimental research in HCI-an essential addition to your HCI library.
Master empirical and experimental research with this comprehensive, A-to-Z guide in a concise, hands-on reference
Discover the practical and theoretical ins-and-outs of user studies
Find exercises, takeaway points, and case studies throughout
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Historical Context
Chapter 2. The Human Factor
Chapter 3. Interaction Elements
Chapter 4. Scientific Foundations
Chapter 5. Designing HCI Experiments
Chapter 6. Hypothesis Testing
Chapter 7. Modeling Interaction
Chapter 8. Writing and Publishing a Research Paper
Book Details
Paperback: 370 pages
Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann (January 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0124058655
ISBN-13: 978-0124058651
