Evaluating Design

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines information processing characteristics important to human computer interaction and formal models of human computer interaction with a focus on quantitative and qualitative study methodologies, and analysis approaches for quantitative and qualitative data. It will provide students with theoretical foundations combined with hands-on experience to apply research theories and techniques to real-world, technology design challenges. A strong emphasis will be placed on the ethical treatment of human participants, as well as how to navigate cross-cultural methodology challenges when collecting and analyzing data from a culturally diverse participant sample. PREREQUISITES: CSCI 2160.03 and (STAT 1060.03 or STAT 2060.03 or CSCI 2360.03), each with a grade of C or better