Carleton University · ITEC 4021

Empirical Research Methods in HCI

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Advanced quantitative methods and conducting controlled user studies, statistically analyzing and reporting results in a research paper. Topics include history of empirical HCI, experiment design, hypothesis testing, interaction models, and scientific writing. Students complete a term-long research project.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): IMD 3004 or 4th year standing in the BMPD program.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): IMD 3004 or 4th year standing in the BMPD program.
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ITEC 5209 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lecture three hours a week.
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Advanced quantitative methods and conducting controlled user studies, statistically analyzing and reporting results in a research paper. Topics include history of empirical HCI, experiment design, hypothesis testing, interaction models, and scientific writing. Students complete a term-long research project.

  • Prerequisite(s): IMD 3004 or 4th year standing in the BMPD program.
  • Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ITEC 5209 , for which additional credit is precluded.
  • Lecture three hours a week.

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