CS 601R Topics in Usability Research
This graduate course explores topics in usability research, including ethics, research methods, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and current research in a usability-related computer science field. This semester we will use readings from usable security.
Class Info
Winter 2016 Class Meetings
2112 JKB Tu/Th 1:35-2:50
Prerequisites: CS graduate student or instructor consent
Objectives
Understand available quantitative and qualitative methods suitable for usability research and select an appropriate method for a given problem
Use and apply valid statistical methods in usability research
Evaluate and review research papers in the area of usable security
Improve critical analysis skills
Improve technical writing skills
Improve verbal presentation skills
Gain experience identifying a research topic
Instructors
Dr. Kent Seamons
Office: 2230 TMCB
Phone: 801-422-3722
Email: seamons –AT– cs dot byu dot edu
Office hours: by appointment
Dr. Daniel Zappala
Office: 2228 TMCB
Phone: 801-422-2195
Email: zappala -AT- cs dot byu dot edu
Office hours: by appointment
Learning Activities
Guidelines for writing paper reviews
Length - 300-400 words
Format - PDF
What is the key contribution of the paper. Summarize the main points (1 paragraph)
Discuss strengths (1 paragraph)
Discuss weaknesses (1-2 paragraphs)
What questions do you have about the paper?
What recommendations do you have to improve the paper or build on the results
If you run short of things to talk about, focus on summarizing the paper concisely
Organization
Grade Distribution
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