In Use, In Situ: Extending Field Research Methods

Abstract

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Controlled Experimentation in Naturalistic Mobile Settings

“…We conclude that researchers following our simple protocols have a much greater chance of uncovering results which more accurately represent small device usage in natural real world settings. We do not claim that our protocols are the finishing point of this type of experimental design [39], but the starting point [40]. We do not believe that our work will answer all questions related to controlled experimentation in naturalistic settings but that an informative framework will emerge based on the number of end user studies performed.…”

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“…Thus, some academics have studied how different elements of context influence the user experience (Jumisko-Pyykkö & Vainio, 2012). Moreover, it has been demonstrated that evaluation methods such as the "think aloud" protocol need to be adapted and new methods that suit the challenges to evaluate technology in the field should be developed (Fields et al, 2007). Living lab researchers mention field tests as an approach to discover and understand how technology is appropriated in a real-life setting (Ballon et al, 2005;Følstad, 2008;Kjeldskov & Skov, 2014;.…”

A Framework for Field Testing in Living Lab Innovation Projects

“…Thus, some academics have studied how different elements of context influence the user experience (Jumisko-Pyykkö & Vainio, 2012). Moreover, it has been demonstrated that evaluation methods such as the "think aloud" protocol need to be adapted and new methods that suit the challenges to evaluate technology in the field should be developed (Fields et al, 2007). Living lab researchers mention field tests as an approach to discover and understand how technology is appropriated in a real-life setting (Ballon et al, 2005;Følstad, 2008;Kjeldskov & Skov, 2014;Veeckman et al, 2013).…”