The use of video in empirical research

ABSTRACT

There are numerous advantages and disadvantages to the use of video in empirical research. In contrast, observation in conjunction with notetaking avoids some of the problems with video, but without providing many of the advantages. Rather than report on the results of empirical studies, this paper examines methodologies used to capture and record the results of experiments which were designed to better understand how users interact with a system and how to design systems to meet user's needs.

REFERENCES

• 1: W. E. Mackay , R. Guindon , M. M. Mantel , L. Suchman , D. G. Tatar, Video: Data for studying human-computer interaction, Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on Human factors in computing systems, p.133-137, May 15-19, 1988, Washington, D.C., United States [doi>10.1145/57167.57189]
• 2: L. R. Neal, A system for example-based programming, Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on Human factors in computing systems: Wings for the mind, p.63-68, March 1989

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.4 IMAGE PROCESSING AND COMPUTER VISION

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Management