Ways of Knowing in HCI

by Judith S. Olson (Editor), Wendy A. Kellogg (Editor)

This textbook brings together both new and traditional research methods in Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Research methods include interviews and observations, ethnography, grounded theory and analysis of digital traces of behavior. Readers will gain an understanding of the type of knowledge each method provides, its disciplinary roots and how each contributes to understanding users, user behavior and the context of use. The background context, clear explanations and sample exercises make this an ideal textbook for graduate students, as well as a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners. 'It is an impressive collection in terms of the level of detail and variety.' (M. Sasikumar, ACM Computing Reviews #CR144066)

Genres: Design

483 pages, Hardcover

First published April 19, 2014

Reviews

[Jacob · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Had to read for school)
I appreciated that it was well organized and relatively easy to read compared to many academic papers.