Research Project in Human Computer Interaction
2016-2017 - IMT4014 - 5sp

Anbefalt forkunnskap

Builds on IMT4421 Scientific Methodology

Forventet læringsutbytte

Knowledge

deep knowledge of tools and methodologis for quantitative research in Human-Computer Interaction

Skills

be able to suggest a topic for quantitative investigation within the area of Human Computer Interaction
be able to perform a litterature study
independently be able to make a plan of how to carry out a scientific work
be able to work with relevant tools for gathering data in HCI, like eye-trackers and questionaires.
be able to facilitate and analyze data from science projects

General knowledge

have competence to read and analyze scientific publications
be able to report results from scientific projects, including projects carried out by the student herself
have developed a clear ethical attitude in relation to how scientific methodology is used
experience in teamwork

Emnets temaer

Research ethics
Quantitative research designs
Choice of methods, including planning and how to carry out and analyze experiments/studies
Data analysis and statistics
Tools for quantitative research of Human-Computer Interaction
Practical quantitative research project within Human-Computer Interaction, including litterature review and the writing of an "journal style" scientific paper

Pedagogiske metoder

Forelesninger
Gruppearbeid
Lab.øvelser
Nettstøttet læring
Samling(er)/seminar(er)
Veiledning

Pedagogiske metoder (fritekst)

For the part of the course that is project work it is required that students can meet in groups, and do the necessary data-collection, analyses and writing together.

Vurderingsformer

Vurdering av prosjekt(er)

Karakterskala

Bestått/Ikke bestått

Sensorordning

Internal examiner for project.

Utsatt eksamen (tidl. kontinuasjon)

No re-sit, new examination possible next time the course is running.

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav

Project plan and Litterature study (done in groups)

Læremidler

Books:

Leedy, P D, and Ormrod, J E: "Practical Research, -Planning and design, 11th ed.