Research methods Experimental design 16.422 Human Supervisory Control April 2004
Research Methods & Experimental Design 16.422 Human Supervisory Control April 2004
Research methods Qualitative vs. quantitative Understanding the relationship between objectives(research question and variables is critical Information≠Data Information =data analysis a Planning in advance is a must To include how data will be analyzed
Research Methods Qualitative vs. quantitative Understanding the relationship between objectives (research question) and variables is critical Information ≠ Data Information=data + analysis Planning in advance is a must To include how data will be analyzed
Qualitative Research Methods Social cultural phenomenon Case studies Focus groups Observations Usability testing Can be quantitative Interviews Questionnaires
Qualitative Research Methods Social & cultural phenomenon Case studies Focus groups Observations Usability testing Can be quantitative Interviews Questionnaires
Quantitative Research Methods Natural phenomenon Mathematical modeling Experiments a optimization Game theory a Surveys a Bottom line statistics are a must
Quantitative Research Methods Natural phenomenon Mathematical modeling Experiments Optimization Game theory Surveys Bottom line – statistics are a must
Project Assignment Design and conduct an experiment in which you explore some measure of human performance through testing, analyze the results, and discuss the broader implications Design an actual display that uses automation for decision support.. While formal experimental testing is not required, a small group of users should be used to identify problems with the design to include functionality evaluation as well as recommendation for future improvements and systems integration
Project Assignment Design and conduct an experiment in which you explore some measure of human performance through testing, analyze the results, and discuss the broader implications. Design an actual display that uses automation for decision support… While formal experimental testing is not required, a small group of users should be used to identify problems with the design to include functionality evaluation as well as recommendation for future improvements and systems integration