5. Evaluation Methods

Field Studies — Quiz

Test your understanding of field studies with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which principle of contextual inquiry involves observing users in their actual environment to capture real-world conditions?

Question 2

Which sampling technique focuses on recording only specific occurrences or behaviors of interest, such as system failures, instead of continuous or periodic observations?

Question 3

In a work sampling study over an 8-hour shift, a researcher makes 80 random observations and notes tool adjustments in 20 of them. How many hours did workers spend adjusting tools?

Question 4

What is a key benefit of conducting unstructured observation in field studies?

Question 5

Which statement best distinguishes direct observation from participant observation?