HCI Qizp2 Flashcards
the techniques used to collect data for an ethnographic study. They are the means researchers utilize to acquire knowledge about the social settings under investigation and tap into the participants’ points of view
ethnographic methods
The three main ethnographic methods
observation
interviews
archival research
2 part of Ethnographic observation
active participant observation
passive participant observation
involves becoming a member of the study group, partaking in their daily activities, and working directly with them to get hands-on experience and understand their perspective.
active participant observation
The latter involves observing and taking notes only. You do not get involved in the group’s activities.
passive participant observation
A ethnographic fieldwork involve observing the participants in their natural environment and asking them questions to gain more insights.
interviews
an ethnographic method in which you collect and analyze existing research data, websites, annual reports, and other relevant written documents to learn more about the people and place you are investigating.
archival research
a type of ethnographic field study that involves in-depth observation and interviews of a small sample of users to gain a robust understanding of work practices and behaviors
Contextual Inquiry
The research takes place in the users’ natural environment as they conduct their activities the way they normally would
Context
4 Grounding Principles
Context.
Partnership.
Interpretation.
Focus.
he researcher watches the user as she performs her task and asks for information to understand how and why users do what they do.
Inquiry
The researcher should observe in the natural environment.
Context.
The user and researcher are partners in the process of understanding the work.
Partnership.
The researcher should develop a comprehensive and shared interpretation for all important aspects of the work, aided by feedback from the user.
Interpretation.
The researcher should understand the purpose of the research project and what information should be sought.
Focus.
Select participants that are uniquely qualified and knowledgeable in the area you need to understand the?
4-Part Session Structure
is meant to ease the participant into the session. Starting casually allows your participant to become comfortable with you and learn what to expect from the session
The primer