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HCI Mod 3 and 4

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What does empirical contribution in HCI research involve? Observing and analyzing user behavior
Which of the following is a common data collection method in qualitative research? Interviews
Which type of HCI contribution involves creating new tools or systems? Artifact
Which research design is most flexible and evolving? Qualitative
Which type of research is concerned with a specific problem and ends once it is solved? Problem solving
What is the main characteristic of experimental research? Manipulating variables to test hypotheses
What is the focus of phenomenological research? Cultural practices
What is the primary aim of research in HCI? To contribute to general knowledge
What is the purpose of methodological contributions in HCI? To propose new research processes or tools
Which of the following is NOT a type of quantitative research? Phenomenological
A student codes gender as Male = 1, Female = 0. What is this process called? Coding
You want to know the difference between the highest and lowest satisfaction scores. What do you calculate? Range
You’re analyzing data with three variables: age, device type, and satisfaction score. What analysis applies? Multivariate
You want to find the midpoint of a class interval 10–12. What is it? 11
You want to find the average satisfaction score from a survey. What measure do you use? Mean
You want to know if task time differs between two software versions used by the same participants. What test applies? Paired-samples t-test
A participant’s task time is far from the average. What measure helps identify this? Standard deviation
You want to test if device preference differs by age group. What kind of table do you create first? Contingency table
You have a dataset with only one variable: screen brightness levels. What type of analysis applies? Univariate
In a usability study, a participant’s age is recorded as 222. What should be done first? Clean the data
What distinguishes problem solving from research? Research aims for generalization
Which type of qualitative research involves studying people in their natural environment? Ethnographic
Which of the following is a theoretical contribution in HCI? A predictive model like Fitts’s Law
What is the purpose of a survey contribution in HCI? To synthesize existing research
Which type of HCI contribution involves creating new tools or systems? Artifact
What is the goal of correlational research? To measure relationships between variables
What does qualitative research primarily focus on? Lived experiences and meanings
What is the focus of phenomenological research? Common lived experiences
A developer wants to know which age group prefers stylus input. What kind of test should be used? Chi-square
A researcher finds that as experience increases, task time decreases. What does a negative Pearson’s r indicate? Negative correlation
You collected data on age, gender, and device preference. What type of data analysis is appropriate? Multivariate
A student wants to know if there’s a relationship between time spent on a task and years of computer experience. What test should they use? Pearson correlation
A UX designer wants to know if older users prefer touchscreens more than younger users. What test should be used? Chi-square test
You want to visualize how many users selected each device. What should you use? Frequency table
You want to find the average satisfaction score from a survey. What measure do you use? Mean
A researcher uses SPSS to run a t-test. How should the data be arranged for independent samples? Same column with group coding
A participant’s task time is far from the average. What measure helps identify this? Standard deviation
What is the purpose of methodological contributions in HCI? To propose new research processes or tools
Which of the following is a common data collection method in qualitative research? Interviews
What does qualitative research primarily focus on? Lived experiences and meanings
Which type of research is concerned with a specific problem and ends once it is solved? Problem solving
Which of the following is NOT a type of quantitative research? Phenomenological
Which type of research is best for studying changes over time? Longitudinal
You want to measure how two variables vary together. What do you calculate? Covariance
You want to analyze how three age groups prefer three different devices. What is the degree of freedom for the chi-square test? 4
Julius is analyzing survey responses from 100 users. He wants to find the most frequently selected interface design. What statistical measure should he use? Mode
A team wants to compare typing speed before and after using a new predictive keyboard. What test is appropriate? Paired-samples t-test
Which type of qualitative research involves studying people in their natural environment? Ethnographic
Which of the following is a common data collection method in qualitative research? Interviews
What is the goal of correlational research? To measure relationships between variables
Which research method combines both quantitative and qualitative approaches? Mixed-methods
What is the main characteristic of experimental research? Manipulating variables to test hypotheses
What distinguishes problem solving from research? Research aims for generalization
What does empirical contribution in HCI research involve? Observing and analyzing user behavior
A student finds the variance of task times is 21704. What is the standard deviation? 147
A student finds the variance of task times is 21704. What is the standard deviation? 147
A researcher finds r = 0.325 between two task times. What does this mean? No significant correlation
You want to compare the popularity of four ads among men and women. What type of data is this? Multivariate
A researcher uses SPSS to run a t-test. How should the data be arranged for independent samples? Same column with group coding
A researcher wants to know if gender affects device preference. What test should be used? Chi-square
A UX team wants to compare satisfaction scores between two unrelated groups. What test should they use? Independent-samples t-test
Which research design is most flexible and evolving? Qualitative
Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research? Deductive analysis
A team wants to compare typing speed before and after using a new predictive keyboard. What test is appropriate? Paired-samples t-test
Which type of qualitative research involves studying people in their natural environment? Ethnographic
Which research design is most flexible and evolving? Qualitative
You want to compare the popularity of four ads among men and women. What type of data is this? Multivariate
A researcher wants to know if gender affects device preference. What test should be used? Chi-square
A participant’s task time is far from the average. What measure helps identify this? Standard deviation
You want to know if task time differs between two software versions used by the same participants. What test applies? Paired-samples t-test
You want to compare the popularity of four ads among men and women. What type of data is this? Multivariate
In a usability study, a participant’s age is recorded as 222. What should be done first? Clean the data
You want to know how spread out the task completion times are. What measure should you use? Standard deviation
You collected data on age, gender, and device preference. What type of data analysis is appropriate? Multivariate
A researcher finds that as experience increases, task time decreases. What does a negative Pearson’s r indicate? Negative correlation
A student wants to know if there’s a relationship between time spent on a task and years of computer experience. What test should they use? Pearson correlation
You want to know the difference between the highest and lowest satisfaction scores. What do you calculate? Range
A researcher proposes a new way to measure user engagement. What contribution is this? methodological
What is the goal of correlational research? To measure relationship variables
A UX designer observes users in a coffee shop using a new app without interfering. What method is being used? Naturalistic observation
A team wants to understand how users feel about privacy in smart homes. What method should they use? Survey
A company wants to know if users who use their app daily are more likely to subscribe. What method fits best? Correlational
A company wants to know how many users prefer dark mode. What type of research is this? Descriptive
A researcher compares two groups using different input methods to see which is faster. What design is this? Experimental
A team publishes a collection of annotated user interaction logs for public use. What contribution type is this? Dataset
Which research method combines both quantitative and qualitative approaches? Mixed-methods
A team interviews users about their experience with a mental health app. What method is this? Qualitative
A developer creates a new interface for blind users and tests its usability. What type of HCI contribution is this? Artifact
You conduct interviews and field studies to understand how users interact with wearables. What research method are you using? Qualitative
You conduct interviews and field studies to understand how users interact with wearables. What research method are you using? Qualitative
You read Marc Weiser’s article on “The Computer for the 21st Century.” What concept are you exploring? Embodied virtuality
What is the flagship conference for ubiquitous computing? UbiComp
Which type of study is easiest to conduct online? Ethnographic studies of support groups
Which of the following is NOT a method of online data collection? Face-to-face interviews
What is a benefit of crowdsourced studies? Real-time feedback
What is an API used for in online research? Extracting data from platforms
You are analyzing forum posts to understand how users discuss mental health. What ethical issue must you consider? Informed consent
Which platform is popular for DIY sensor projects? Arduino
Your participant cannot install your software but can share their screen. What challenge are you facing? Software compatibility
You attend the UbiComp conference to present your sensor-based HCI research. What field are you contributing to? Ubiquitous computing
What is a drawback of crowdsourced studies? Lack of direct observation
You analyze usage logs from smart glasses. What method are you applying? Usage log analysis
You use a custom web app to log user interactions. What infrastructure are you using? Homegrown software
You pair a small lab study with a crowdsourced study. What are you trying to achieve? Balance feedback and scale
You design a wearable device and want to understand user needs before building it. What should you conduct? Needs assessment
You use microwork platforms to outsource small tasks. What technique are you using? Human-assisted computation
You are conducting a usability study remotely. Your participant shares their screen and begins working while you observe and ask questions. What type of study are you conducting? Contextual inquiry
Which tool allows remote screen sharing and integrated audio for usability studies? Web conferencing tools
You want to study how people interpret radiology images using human computation. What is your goal? Training with problem solving
What is a major concern with using convenience samples in HCI research? Validity and generalizability
What is a major challenge in sensor-based HCI research? Data transfer and processing
You want to compare two versions of your website to see which performs better. What method should you use? A/B testing
What technology allows sensing of objects via radio frequencies? RFID
You collect data from a smart thermostat while the user is away. What concept does this illustrate? Internet of Things
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