User research

A second wave of publications describes SMB in simplistic terms, while integrating economical calculations [37 0]. Moreover, some users (researchers in pharmaceutical companies) disclosed the design and applications of SMB in their own laboratories [41 5]. 

Many formats of DNA arrays are currently available in today s market. These formats include microarrays, oligonucleotide arrays, macroarrays, and microelectronic arrays. Choice of usage of any one of these formats would be very much dependent on the users research applications and budget. The different array formats can be differentiated by the... 

Many personality theories have been examined by researchers in relation to teen marijuana use. In one study, to categorize the personality differences between adolescent drug users and non-users, researchers created a scale of conventionality-unconventionality. In one study, the basic personality traits of young adolescents were categorized before their use of any drugs. Based on their personality traits, the adolescents were put into one of two groups unconventional and conventional. Predictions were then made on who would use drugs (unconventional personality) and who would not (conventional personality). 

The requirement for representativeness should be considered at the stage of selection of new CRM projects. The questions to be posed should be (1) what do the end users need and (2) is it possible to produce the needed CRMs without disturbing their representativeness too much The participants recommended that a close consultation be systematically foreseen between end-users, researchers and producers in order to define the best compromise for representative materials with an acceptable homogeneity and stability, i.e. small batches of wet RMs or CRMs with a limited (well-defined)... 

The requirements obtained from the literature and user research are outlined in Table 11.1. 

Real-time robust functionality Source Literature, user research... 

Furthermore, as detection algorithms are improved, electrode—skin contact artefacts might no longer be an issue. This will enable the use of other types of garments that are more beautiful, comfortable, and natural to wear. As discovered during the user research, for some mothers to be, it would be better to have a T-shirt instead of a belly band to avoid multiple layers of clothing. 

Kuniavsky, M., 2003. Observing the User Experience A Practitioner s Guide to User Research. Morgan Kaufmann. 

The Fuel Cell Technologist DACUM, which was facilitated by Michael Jones of TSTC Waco and Larrie Barkley of the Lamar Institute of Technology, involved individuals with proven qualifications in a number of different fuel-ceU-related areas. This group included 12 people from fuel cell manufacturers, fuel cell installers, and fuel cell users/researchers. TSTC and the Texas Fuel Cell Technology Consortium will use data from the DACUM to establish a relevant, up-to-date fuel cell curriculum for two-year colleges in the state. 

Franke, N. and Shah, S. (2003], "How communities support innovative activities an exploration of assistance and sharing among end-users," Research Policy, 32 (1], 157-78. 

User/customer class Playboy for men, Johnson Johnson for doctors, families User research Customer loyalty... 

Facebook. (2009a). User research. Retrieved May 20, 2009, from http //www.facebook.com/ research/... 

Goodman E., Kuniavsky M. Moed A., 2012. Observing the user experience, A practitioner s guide to User Research , Morgan Kaufmann. 

Susan Dray will discuss experiences doing international user research in a number of so-called developing countries, sharing insights about how to capitalize on cross-cultural research teams, as well as how to modify research methods to better fit across cultures. 

Keywords Fieldwork, ethnography, user research, naturalistic observation, contextual inquiry, artifact walkthough, naturalistic usability evaluation. 

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