THF: Week 5: Error and Safety + Data Analysis

Error and Safety:

Errors are an inherent part of human behaviour and can significantly impact system performance, safety and usability. Recognising the inevitability of errors is essential for developing resilient systems that can anticipate, mitigate and recover from mistakes. By designing systems that accommodate and take into consideration human limitations and foster error resilience, we can enhance safety, performance, and overall user experience. 

In preparation for the lecture, please read the following chapter in the Foundations for Designing User-Centered Systems textbook by Frank Ritter, Gordon Baxter and Elizabeth Churchill.

Errors: An Inherent Part of Human-System Performance 

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4471-5134-0_10 

Data Analysis:

For CW1, you will analyse the data you collect from your say, do, and make methods through thematic analysis which will give you an overview of key findings that relate to your project aim. Within your findings section, you will present each theme with evidence from your methods.

Thematic analysis is a method for analysing qualitative data introduced by Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke in the field of psychology and is a commonly used data analysis method used in HCI. They provide a clear framework for conducting thematic analysis, as well as theoretical foundations and practical guidelines to ensure a rigorous and insightful analysis. 

In preparation for the lecture, please read the following paper 'Using Thematic Analysis in Psychology' by Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa