CS3009 Human Computer Interaction: HCI Research

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to Human Computer Interaction research from the lecture notes.

Originality

The aspect of research that signifies new knowledge, inventions, or concepts.

Significance

The importance of research in terms of beneficiaries and benefits gained from it.

Rigour

The quality of being extremely thorough and accurate in research methods and findings.

Peer review

The evaluation of work by one or more experts in the relevant field to ensure quality and validity.

Literature survey methods

Techniques used to collect and analyze existing research in a systematic way.

External validity

The extent to which results can be generalized to situations outside of the study.

Internal validity

The degree to which the effects in a study can be attributed to the variables of interest.

Reliability

The consistency or repeatability of measures in a research study.

Systematic review

A structured literature review that follows a standard methodology to minimize bias.

Meta-analysis

A statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple studies to identify overall trends.

Credibility

The trustworthiness of qualitative research findings.

Transferability

The applicability of qualitative research findings to other contexts.

Ecological Validity

Real world validity

Statistical Validity

To what extent are conclusions based on statistical tests correct / reasonable

Measurement Validity

Construct, content and criterion validity