Abstract
This paper reports the results of an international web-based survey on the use of field studies in the design and evaluation of interactive systems, which was conducted between December 2006 and February 2007. The results suggest that the advantages and disadvantages of field methods are generally well understood, but guidance is needed in their application and use. Field studies were most frequently used for understanding context, and respondents preferred a more varied approach to method use rather than following a defined methodology such as Contextual Design. Observations were rated as the most effective technique overall, although interviews appeared to be more frequently used. Significant areas of further improvement for field methods were identified as improvements in data collection/analysis tools and improvements in adaptability of methods.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | People and Computers: Culture, Creativity, Interaction [Proceedings of HCI 2008, the 22nd British HCI Group Annual Conference, Liverpool John Moores University, 1-5 September 2008] |
| Editors | David England, Russell Beale, Omar Abuelmaatti |
| Place of Publication | Swinton, UK |
| Publisher | British Computer Society |
| Pages | 99-108 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-906124-04-5 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 2008 |
| Event | BCS-HCI '08: Proceedings of the 22nd British HCI Group Annual Conference on People and Computers - Duration: 1 Aug 2008 → … |
Conference
| Conference | BCS-HCI '08: Proceedings of the 22nd British HCI Group Annual Conference on People and Computers |
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| Period | 1/08/08 → … |