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Questions tagged [research]

for questions that specifically ask about academic papers or other scientific research

Research can be defined as the search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, with an open mind, to establish novel facts, usually using a scientific method. The primary purpose for basic research (as opposed to applied research) is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our world and the universe.

Reference: Wikipedia article on 'Research', retrieved 2011-04-25

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Academic Papers about UI

Are there any academic papers (thesis, dissertations, etc.) that discusses topics about User Interfaces? Best if you post links. I am just curious if such topics are accepted for research...
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What percentage of Internet keyboard users are hunt-and-peck typers?

Some people can type without needing to look at the keys. Other people need to look at the keys before pressing a key. I'm curious if there is any published research on the percentage of users that need to hunt for the keys vs. the percentage that…
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How do you track new feature/product adoption?

Huzzah! You just launched your brand new feature/product X. You've been working on it for months, usability tested the crap out of it, and feel really good about how it all came together. After a few days you become impatient that no one has…
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Examples of UX Research Proposals

I'm applying for a junior-level ux research role, and I was given a brief on how the company is trying to understand the causes for user drop off on a particular page of the site. I'm being asked to construct a proposal that illustrates how I would…
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Tips for ethnography

I'm doing my first ethnographic study next week and I was wondering if anyone had any tips, specifically for studying how people use things in their homes. Are there any common pitfalls? Any good techniques that aren't obvious?
Philip Morton
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Icons for mathematical concepts

With the advent of mobile devices and small screens, symbols are very commonly used for abstract concepts. As I type this, the MathOverflow editor has symbols for bold font, links, code, lists etc. We are all also familiar with the common images…
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Based on what usability research did Microsoft omit the save button on OneNote Web App?

I've started to use the OneNote Web App, and I think Microsoft have made a very good job developing it. I use it on the computer and on the phone with ease. I use the keyboard shortcut ctrl + S to save and expect the document to be saved. After…
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On a marketplace website, what would be a good way to signal sellers that a certain item is in high demand?

On a marketplace website, I'd like to signal sellers that a certain item is in high demand, but is rarely offered. In your opinion, what would be the best way to notate that?
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Are there any benefits to a forum/Q&A website to find out feedback and features of a website?

I am in the process of designing and developing a website for my local community. I am using tools such as surveys and interviews, but wondered if there is a technique that would involve users posting in a forum or Q&A website? For example, I was…
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Looking for researches or case studies on How to move users from engaging / visiting social media to website

Are there any resources, articles, research documents or case studies explains how companies or apps succeed to move users from social media to their website? On other words: create motivation and building a transitional road map from social media…
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UX interview support and call center representatives

I'm working on an existing e commerce fashion website. before jumping into conclusions I thought it would be best to interview call center and customer support representatives. I know it is a very common method in UX research yet I couldn't find any…
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Express mode in lift

In some lifts, if we press and hold the close door button, it acts like pass button and doesn't opens the doors in intermediate floors if some one gives lift request from intermediate floors. Does it really an express mode or is it a fault. If we…
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What are some tehniques to understand your client needs

So a client approached me with an original concept that he wants to convert into wireframes. We had an introductory meeting and I left confused. Now we scheduled a work meeting next week but I realised that it will be kind off hard to grasp my head…
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How to communicate use cases to stakeholders

I'm working on a dedicated CMS system for my client. I have already prepared some use cases and wondering how to communicate it to client's salesmen. I need their feedback but I am afraid they won't read it because of form in which use cases are…
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UEQ and sample size

for a client, we have already set up a survey measuring the UEQ. We are now wondering how many people we need each month to obtain reliable results that are stable over time and are not overly influenced by random variations or fluctuations. How can…
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