CS 4308/8808 Empirical Methods in HCI

Spring 2010

Schedule (Metz, CET): Mondays 17:30-19:00, Wednesdays 12:30-14:00, Blue Room

Instructor: David Novick, Room 201, novick@utep.edu

Overview: This course is an introduction to qualitative and quantitative empirical methods in human-computer interaction. The course covers methods appropriate for both development and research, including observational studies, usability evaluation, assessment of effectiveness of interaction technology, and comparison of evaluation methods.

Course Materials

• Text: Tullis, T., and Albert, B. (2008). Measuring the user experience. Burlington, MA: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers
• Syllabus
• Schedule and reading list
• David Novick's Field Guide to Errors in College Writing
• Student information and expectations sheet

Usability Test Materials

• Release
• Episode Analysis
• Task-Action Analysis
• Summary Analysis

DGN, February 7, 2010