Scientific research in a design context

H. Kanis; M.F. Weegels; W.S. Green

Scientific research in a design context

H. Kanis, M.F. Weegels, W.S. Green

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Abstract

Design relevant research is often accorded a low scientific status. Whilst user trials are indispensible in the anticipation of future user activities with a newly designed product, user trials are criticized in several respects: lack of theory, no experimental control, no statistical significance and questionable validity. These comments are typical of a quantification-oriented stance. This paper outlines alternative perspectives, which revaluate a primarily qualititative, in-depth approach, with ample room for the user's perspective and observation of actual product use.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Contemporary ergonomics 1999
Editors	M.A. Hanson, E.H. Lovesey, S.A. Robertson
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Pages	374-378
ISBN (Print)	0-748-40872-X
Publication status	Published - 1999

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