21 Lecture
CS408
Midterm & Final Term Short Notes
USER RESEARCH PART-III
A method used to understand how users categorize and organize information in an interface. Users are asked to sort cards with different content into categories, providing insights into their mental models and preferences.
Important Mcq's
Midterm & Finalterm Prepration
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What is the main goal of user research in HCI?
a) To gather
data on users' demographics
b) To
understand users' needs and preferences
c) To test
the functionality of an interface
d) To assess
the visual design of an interface
Answer: b) To understand users'
needs and preferences
Which method of user research
involves observing and interviewing users in their natural environment?
a) Surveys
b) Usability
testing
c) Contextual
inquiry
d) Card
sorting
Answer: c) Contextual inquiry
What is the purpose of
usability testing in user research?
a) To gather
qualitative data on users' experiences
b) To
evaluate the usability of an interface
c) To gather
quantitative data on users' demographics
d) To
understand users' mental models
Answer: b) To evaluate the
usability of an interface
What is the main advantage of
using surveys in user research?
a) Provides
in-depth insights into users' behaviors
b) Allows
for observing users' interactions in real-time
c) Collects
quantitative data from a large sample
d) Provides
insights into users' context and environment
Answer: c) Collects
quantitative data from a large sample
What does card sorting involve
in user research?
a) Observing
users' interactions with an interface
b)
Interviewing users in their natural environment
c) Testing
the visual design of an interface
d)
Understanding how users categorize and organize information
Answer: d) Understanding how
users categorize and organize information
Which method of user research
involves creating interactive representations of an interface to gather
feedback from users?
a) Surveys
b) Usability
testing
c)
Prototyping
d)
Contextual inquiry
Answer: c) Prototyping
What is the main goal of
ethnographic research in user research?
a) To assess
the visual design of an interface
b) To gather
quantitative data on users' behaviors
c) To
understand users' culture and environment
d) To gather
feedback on users' preferences
Answer: c) To understand users'
culture and environment
What is the key principle of
iterative design in user research?
a) Gathering
feedback from users and refining the design
b)
Understanding users' demographics and preferences
c) Observing
users' interactions with an interface
d) Testing
the functionality of an interface
Answer: a) Gathering feedback
from users and refining the design
Which method of user research
involves asking users to sort cards into categories?
a)
Contextual inquiry
b) Card
sorting
c) Surveys
d) Usability
testing
Answer: b) Card sorting
What is the main goal of
interviews in user research?
a) To
observe users' interactions with an interface
b) To
collect quantitative data on users' behaviors
c) To
understand users' experiences, needs, and preferences
d) To test
the visual design of an interface
Answer: c) To understand users'
experiences, needs, and preferences
Subjective Short Notes
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What is user research and why is it important in
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?
Answer: User
research is the process of gathering data from users to understand their needs,
preferences, behaviors, and challenges when interacting with digital
interfaces. It is important in HCI as it helps designers create interfaces that
are usable, efficient, and satisfying for users, resulting in improved user
experience and product success.
What are the key principles of
user research in HCI?
Answer: The
key principles of user research in HCI include empathy, iterative design, and
understanding users' context. Empathy involves putting oneself in the shoes of
users and understanding their perspective. Iterative design involves an ongoing
process of gathering feedback from users and refining the design based on their
input. Understanding users' context involves considering their environment,
tasks, and goals when conducting research.
What are some commonly used
methods in user research?
Answer: Some
commonly used methods in user research include interviews, surveys,
observations, usability testing, card sorting, prototyping, contextual inquiry,
focus groups, cognitive walkthroughs, and ethnographic research.
What is the purpose of
conducting interviews in user research?
Answer:
Interviews in user research are conducted to gather qualitative data about
users' experiences, needs, and preferences. They provide insights into users'
perspectives and allow for in-depth understanding of their thoughts and
behaviors.
How can surveys be useful in
user research?
Answer:
Surveys are useful in user research as they allow for gathering quantitative
data about user demographics, preferences, and opinions. Surveys can be
distributed to a large sample of users, providing insights from a broader
population.
What is usability testing and
why is it important in user research?
Answer:
Usability testing is a method used to evaluate the usability of a digital
interface by observing users as they complete tasks on the interface and
collecting data on their performance, satisfaction, and feedback. It is
important in user research as it helps identify usability issues and areas for
improvement in the interface design.
What is card sorting and how
can it be used in user research?
Answer: Card
sorting is a method used to understand how users categorize and organize
information in an interface. Users are asked to sort cards with different
content into categories, providing insights into their mental models and
preferences. Card sorting can be used in user research to inform information
architecture and content organization in interface design.
What is contextual inquiry and
how does it contribute to user research?
Answer:
Contextual inquiry is a method in which users are observed and interviewed in
their natural environment, such as their workplace or home, to understand their
tasks, goals, and challenges in context. It contributes to user research by
providing insights into the real-world use of the interface and the specific
needs of users in their environment.
How can prototyping be used in
user research?
Answer:
Prototyping involves creating interactive representations of the interface to
gather feedback from users on its functionality, design, and usability.
Prototypes can be low-fidelity, such as paper prototypes, or high-fidelity,
such as clickable wireframes or mockups. Prototyping can be used in user
research to test and refine the interface design based on user feedback.
What is ethnographic research
and how does it contribute to user research?
Answer:
Ethnographic research involves immersing oneself in the users' environment and
culture to understand their behaviors, needs, and preferences in-depth. It
contributes to user research by providing rich qualitative data and insights
into the social and cultural context of users, which can inform the design of
user-centric interfaces.