Research Project in Human Computer Interaction
Study plans 2016-2017 - IMT4014 - 5 ECTS

Expected learning outcomes

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
independently be able to make a plan of how to carry out a scientific work
Be able to perform a litterature study
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

Topic(s)

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

Teaching Methods

Lectures
Group works
Laboratory work
Net Support Learning
Meeting(s)/Seminar(s)
Tutoring

Teaching Methods (additional text)

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.

Form(s) of Assessment

Evaluation of Project(s)

Grading Scale

Pass/Failure

External/internal examiner

Internal examiner for project.

Re-sit examination

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

Coursework Requirements

Project plan and litterature study (done in groups).

Teaching Materials

Books:

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