Theory of knowledge, inductive-deductive approaches, research methods, theoretical perspectives and technologies within HCI and research-ethical consideration of them, different views of the user, relation between research, technology development, and design.
DH2610 Theory and Methodology of Science in Human-Computer Interaction 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus DH2610 (Autumn 2015–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus DH2610 (Autumn 2015–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course the students will be able to:
describe different scientific traditions and identify subareas within HCI that represents these
assess research articles within HCI regarding method, theory and research ethics
discuss how studies are carried out from scientific and ethical perspectives
plan quantitative and qualitative studies
discuss possibilities and limitations with different data collection techniques, methods, and theoretical perspectives
better assess scientific research quality, especially within the domain of HCI
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admitted to the Master's programme in HCI
Literature
Meddelas senast 4 veckor före kursstart på kurshemsidan.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ANN1 - Other Task, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- HEM2 - Home Exercise, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ANN2 - Other Task, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle