BPS Core Textbooks Series

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Chapter 19 – Essay questions

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  1. Explain the differences between usability and user experience. Provide examples to illustrate your answer.
  2. Human-computer interaction is a multi-disciplinary field. Discuss the various fields that contribute to human-computer interaction and the manner in which they can contribute.
  3. State and describe the four stages of a typical human-computer interaction project. Include diagrams to support your answer.
  4. Describe the three categories of user evaluation techniques. Discuss at least one example evaluation technique from each category.
  5. Technology X will have a massive impact on future human-computer interfaces. Suggest a possible technology X to complete this sentence. Describe the technology you have chosen and provide a justification for your choice.