CS 5/7312 (Spring, 2026): Homework #1
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Part 1. Discussion/short answer questions:
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1a.
Define the terms UI, HCI, and CHI,
and discuss their relationships.
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1b.
What are the similarities and differences among UX, usability,
and UU (universal usability)?
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Part 2. UI design/evaluation
Select a software, an app/application,
a Web site, an online service,
a smart device, an online/interactive game,
or anything with computer/software/service embedded in it,
that you may interact with as a user,
and perform the following:
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2a.
What is your overall experience with it as a user?
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2b.
How would you measure its usability?
Give some examples using at least two usability metrics.
(Make up some numbers, if it helps).
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2c.
Did you experience some (usability) problems while using it?
If so, what design changes or other suggestions would your give?
If not, imagine some potential problems,
and give suggestions to deal with the problems.
Due Date:
2/17/2026.
Prepared by Jeff Tian
(tian@smu.edu).
Posted: Feb. 9, 2026.
Last update: Feb. 9, 2026.