FM1BAER05 Evaluative Research
FM1BAER05 Evaluative Research
- Course description
- Course codeFM1BAER05
- Level of study5.1
- Program of studyUser Interface Design
- Credits5
- Course coordinatorMarna Haskins
The course provides knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used in evaluative research to ensure that product meets all user needs. The course provides practical skills to review a concept, prototype or application, identify potential issues, and express feedback and suggestions for potential improvements. The course provides insight into usability testing facilitation, result documentation, reporting and presentation. The course builds on competence from Prototyping.
Course Relevance
The course provides competence to secure that the user-needs are met. The candidate is provided knowledge of evaluative research methods that can be conducted at any time throughout the various project stages starting from early sketches, paper and digital prototypes or implemented interfaces.
The Candidate...
- has knowledge of concepts, processes and tools that are used in evaluative research relevant for UI design field
- has knowledge of processes and tools that are used in concept testing usability testing with prototypes
- has knowledge of usability testing facilitation, result reporting and presentation
- has insights into relevant standards for usability testing and evaluative research
- understands the importance of evaluative research as a part of developing user-centred interface products
The Candidate...
- can apply vocational knowledge to carry out evaluation research, concept and usability testing with prototypes
- can apply vocational knowledge to organise and facilitate usability testing with participants
- can apply vocational knowledge to create testing scripts
- masters relevant methods and vocational tools for analysing, handling and presenting data from evaluative research and usability testing with prototypes
- can find relevant information and material about methods, techniques and tools that are relevant to evaluative research
- can study results from evaluative research and usability tests and identify potential interface design issues and what measures need to be implemented to improve UI design products
The Candidate...
- understands the ethical principles that apply to usability testing with participants
- has developed an ethical attitude in relation to planning and facilitating responsible usability testing with participants
- can carry out evaluative research and usability testing alone or as a part of a group
- can build relations with his/her peers to share insight on evaluative research procedures, methods and results
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
Teaching materials, reading lists, and essential resources will be shared in the learning platform and software user manuals where applicable.