Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction | Jonathan Lazar, Jinjuan Feng, Harry Hochheiser

Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction is a comprehensive guide to performing research and is essential reading for both quantitative and qualitative methods. Since the first edition was published in 2009, the book has been adopted for use at leading universities around the world, including Harvard University, Carnegie-Mellon University, and the University of Washington. Chapters cover a broad range of topics relevant to the collection and analysis of HCI data, going beyond experimental design and surveys, to cover ethnography, time diaries, physiological measurements, case studies, and other essential elements in the well-informed HCI researcher's toolkit. Continual technological evolution has led to an explosion of new techniques and a need for this updated 2nd edition, to reflect the most recent research in the field and newer trends in methodology. This revision contains updates throughout, including more detail on statistical tests, coding qualitative data, and data collection via mobile devices and sensors. Other new material covers research with children, older adults, and people with cognitive impairments. Comprehensive and updated guide to the latest research trends and toolsNew to this edition: o Expanded discussion of  research involving online datasets and crowdsourcing o Techniques for expanding the influence of your research to reach developers, policymakers, and educators o Advice for involving participants with cognitive impairments o Discussions of regulations and laws around the world relating to the use of human participants in research