| Titel: |
User studies: Opportunities and limitations |
| Personen: | Lew, Robert |
| Jahr: |
2011 |
| Typ: |
Aufsatz |
| Verlag: |
The Asian Association for Lexicography |
| Ortsangabe: |
Kyoto |
| In: |
Akasu, Kaoru/Uchida, Satoru (Hgg.): Lexicography: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives. Proceedings of the Seventh ASIALEX Biennial International Conference 2011. Kyoto Terrsa, Kyoto, Japan, 22 - 24 August 2011 |
| Seiten: |
7-16 |
| Schlagwörter: |
Benutzer/Nutzer*user
Benutzungsforschung*usage research
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| Abstract: |
In this keynote address I reflect on the role of user studies in dictionary research. Starting with a distinction between positivistic and naturalistic general methodological paradigms, I discuss a number of specific methods and techniques, pointing to their respective strengths and weaknesses. I introduce the audience to a related research paradigm which has recently emerged within computer science, namely usability studies. Finally, I single out several key issues having to do with construct validity and operationalization, demonstrating on concrete examples why I see them as topical problems. |