02-01 (box.fu, gitlab) | 02-02 (box.fu, gitlab) | 02-03 (box.fu, gitlab) | 02-4 (box.fu, gitlab)

Videos

02-01 | Overview Data Collection

• Planning the analysis phase:
  • Setting goals (SMART)
  • Identify participants (sample, population)
  • Method triangulation
  • Pilot study
  • Data recording

02-02 | Data Collection Methods with Users

• Diary method
• Survey or questionnaire
• Focus groups

02-03 | Interview, Observation, and Contextual Inquiry

• Interviews (unstructured, semi-structure, structured)
• Observation: Whom and When + Where and What
• Contextual Inquiry: Master-Apprentice-Model, 4 Principles (Context, partnership, focus, and interpretation)

02-04 | Combining Data Collection Methods

• Researching Similar Software
• Tracking users’ activities & web logging
• Choosing and combining techniques

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Additional Material

If you want to read a book chapter about Data gathering methods instead of watching the videos please read:
? Preece, J., Sharp, H., & Rogers, Y. (2015). Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction 4th. Wiley ➡️ Chapter 8 „Data gathering“.

Contextual Inquiry

Hands-on Guide on Developing Your Interviewing Skills

• Developing Your Interviewing Skills, Part I: Preparing for an Interview
• Developing Your Interview Skills, Part II: During the Interview

You can use the handout Personal Interview Guidelines for some guidance when preparing interviews.

Template for a Consent Form:
Excellent Examples for Consent Forms are provided by the WHO.