CS 3724 Lecture Notes for Nov 1

I. Usability evaluation

Purposes of evaluation

When and what to evaluate

Types of evaluation (formal vs informal)

II. Ethics of human subject studies

How not to do it (Ghostbusters)

Managing subjects ethically

III. Components of a study

Informed consent

User familiarization

User questionnaire

Background testing

System exploration

Specific tasks

Post testing

Debriefing

IV. Data collection and evaluation