Those who do international field work need to become experts in the differences in research methodology from one culture to the next. Fieldwork, Inc. 是一家美国公司，涉足美国、欧洲、亚洲和远东市场，拥有 30 年的面对面一手数据收集经验，来自该公司的两位运营副总裁重点介绍了不同国家/地区在实际设施、技术、招聘做法和文化特质方面所遇到的一些差异。Fieldwork社は、米国、欧州、極東アジア地域における主に対面式調査によるデータ収集で30年の経験を持つ米国企業だが、その業務担当副社長の二人が、設備、テクノロジー、調査対象の勧誘の仕方、文化による独自性など、各国における違いを明らかにする。
A deep dive into task analysis: how it is used, and why, too often, we ignore one of the most helpful tools in our toolboxes.
Contextual design models can be developed through exploratory modeling, providing a potentially useful framework to guide and speed up the later modeling activities.
Provide form instructions on a separate web page and place a “Help” link at the beginning to help users who prefer or require “up front” instructions to complete the form.
An interview technique review worksheet emphasizes continual improvement and provides an easy way for team members to evaluate a user research interview session.
When designing forms, a background in survey methodology and social research can facilitate a transition into user-centered design.
Designing forms for the mobile web confronts unique challenges that are difficult to test and are not completely in the developer’s control.
Study of user communities that make up the air traffic control system and the information, navigation and communication technologies they use.
The availability of Sync and voice recognition technology in vehicles, although not perfect, enable drivers to interact with their mobile devices in a safer, less distracting manner.
Remote user testing is primarily employed when speed, convenience, or international testing is called for. However, there are practical qualitative benefits to using remote methodologies, as well.