The course explains the process of conducting experimental research in interactive technology. Special emphasis is on the design of experiments, the analysis of experimental results, and the conclusions that can be drawn based on the earlier phases. These critical issues are illustrated using practical examples.
Learning outcomes
After taking the course a student knows the most common experiment designs, the associated statistical methods, and can plan and report simple experiments.
Contents
Theoretical foundations of experimental research, operationalization of research questions, choice of experiment design and its connections to the analysis and conclusions, the most common statistical methods, and excercises.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
18 h
0 h
Exercises
18 h
0 h
Teaching language
Finnish,
English
The language will be chosen according to the participants. If there is at least one student whose skill in Finnish is not sufficient, the English language will be used.
Modes of study
The teaching is based on the discussions that take place during the lecture and exercise meetings. These meetings discuss literature that is to be read and exercises that are to be done before the meeting. Being present in in the meetings is necessary.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
Grading is based on quizzes on the literature, and on the percentage of exercises that were correctly completed.
Recommended year of study
6. year spring
The course is intended for beginning doctoral students, but it can also be taken in the late phases of a master's studies especially if the student aims for an experimental M.Sc. thesis.