Think-Aloud Surveys: A Method for Eliciting Enhanced Insights During User Studies

Lene Nielsen, Joni Salminen, Soon-Gyo Jung, Bernard J. Jansen

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Abstract

n a user experiment, we tried out a novel data collection approach consisting of combining surveys with the think aloud method. We coin the phrase “think-aloud survey method”, where participants think-aloud while completing a questionnaire. We analyzed the transcripts and found that the think aloud survey provides deeper insights into the reasoning behind the participants’ Likert scale choices and responses to open-ended questions, along with an enhanced understanding of the tasks and prompting the participants to explicate their choices. All resulting in more insights for design. The think- aloud survey method further offers other insights into usability issues and encourages the participants to provide system improvement proposals. The think-aloud survey method is useful for researchers and practitioners applying a large number of usability evaluations and wanting to dig deeper into the motivations for choice.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHuman-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2021
EditorsC. Ardito
Number of pages4
Volume12936
PublisherSpringer
Publication date30 Aug 2021
Pages504-508
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-85606-9
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-85607-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Aug 2021
EventHuman-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2021 : IFIP Conference on Human-Computer Interaction - Bari, Bari, Italy
Duration: 25 Aug 202127 Aug 2021

Conference

ConferenceHuman-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2021
LocationBari
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBari
Period25/08/202127/08/2021
SeriesLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volumevol 12936
ISSN0302-9743

Keywords

  • Surveys
  • Tests
  • Interface design

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