Book Review: Research Methods in Human-Computer Interaction

Abstract

Research methods serve as a common tool for scholars in different disciplines. Successful and effective use of these methods within and across disciplines has been regarded as a crucial competence. The current resource, Research Methods in Human Computer Interaction, is among the pioneers and can be regarded as the leading source in terms of research in human computer interaction (HCI). The book is written by Jonathan Lazar, Jinjuan Heidi and Harry Hochheiser (Wiley, 2010, 448 pages, ISBN13: 978-0470723371), and serves as a valuable starting point for HCI research methods. The book is particularly prepared due to the perceived lack of a specific source for the scholars who conduct research on HCI. More specifically, instead of addressing all popular qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methods, specific methods that are frequently used and adaptable to HCI have been considered.