Experiment Plan
2/29/00
For each subject, running the experiment will consist of 4 phases. These can be divided into Pre-experiment, Short search, Long search, and Post-experiment.
Ask each subject to sign a waiver allowing us to use the information being collected.
Collect some general information about the subject using the pre-experiment questionnaire.
Explain the task to be performed in this phase.
Explain the use of each device as it is presented.
Identify the search variable for the task on that device.
Ask the subject to perform the task.
Record information on dependent variables: time, error rate, and subjective observations .
After all three tests have been completed ask the subject to complete an end of test evaluation
Explain the task to be performed in this phase.
Re-explain the use of each device as it is presented (if necessary).
Identify the search variable for the task on that device.
Ask the subject to perform the task.
Record information on dependent variables: time, error rate, and subjective observations.
After all three tests have been completed ask the subject to complete an end of test evaluation
Ask the subject to complete a final subjective evaluation.
Ask the subject to recorder any additional comments
Thank the subject for their participation
Pay the subject – how about lollipops or stickers