User Research Canon
A set of fundamental principles and guidelines that inform and shape user research practices.
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Grounded Theory
A research method that involves forming a theory based on data systematically gathered and analyzed.
Deductive Research
A research approach that starts with a theory or hypothesis and uses data to test it, often moving from general to specific.
Ethnographic Research
A qualitative research method that studies people in their natural environments to understand their behaviors, cultures, and experiences.
Observer Bias
A type of bias that occurs when the observer's expectations or beliefs influence their interpretation of what they are observing, including experimental outcomes.
Experimenter Bias
A bias that occurs when researchers' expectations influence the outcome of a study.
Contextual Design
A user-centered design process that involves understanding users' needs and workflows through field research and applying these insights to design.
Longitudinal Study
A research method that involves repeated observations of the same variables over a period of time.
Contextual Inquiry
A field research method where researchers observe and interview users in their natural environment to understand their tasks and challenges.