Using Wizard of Oz to Evaluate Mobile Applications

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Author(s): Janet C. Read (University of Central Lancashire, UK)
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 12
Source title: Handbook of Research on User Interface Design and Evaluation for Mobile Technology
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Joanna Lumsden (Glasgow Caledonian University)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-871-0.ch047

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Media & Communications / Mobile and Wireless Computing / Mobile Computing

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This chapter describes Wizard of Oz studies and gives a historical view that includes a summary of the literature in which several studies that used the method with mobile technology are discussed. The use of Wizard of Oz for mobile applications is explored by referencing the literature and by examination of a case study. A taxonomy for Wizard of Oz studies is presented that has been derived from a study of the literature in this area. A set of guidelines is presented that outlines the essential considerations in planning a Wizard of Oz study for mobile applications. The chapter concludes with some thoughts for future Wizard of Oz studies.

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