Title :
Using the experience sampling method to evaluate ubicomp applications
Author :
Consolvo, Sunny ; Walker, Miriam
Author_Institution :
Intel Res., Seattle, WA, USA
Abstract :
Ubiquitous computing´s overarching goal is for technology to disappear into the background yet remain useful to users. A technique from the field of psychology - the experience sampling method - could help researchers improve ubiquitous computing´s evaluation process.
Keywords :
ergonomics; human factors; ubiquitous computing; evaluation process; experience sampling method; person-situation interactions; personal server; psychology; ubiquitous computing; Costs; Displays; Laboratories; Mobile handsets; Mood; Pervasive computing; Psychology; Sampling methods; Statistical analysis; Ubiquitous computing;
Journal_Title :
Pervasive Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPRV.2003.1203750
