Difference between revisions of "Formative evaluation"
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In formative research, the goal is to improve a certain system A in terms of a certain quality X. The usual formative approach is to test system A qualitatively, focusing on quality X, looking for improvements on certain features P, Q and R that will increase quality X. | In formative research, the goal is to improve a certain system A in terms of a certain quality X. The usual formative approach is to test system A qualitatively, focusing on quality X, looking for improvements on certain features P, Q and R that will increase quality X. | ||
| − | [[ | + | Researchers planning to do a [[user-centric recommender system evaluation]] need to be aware of the [[trade-offs between formative and summative evaluation]]. |
Revision as of 15:08, 21 February 2011
In formative research, the goal is to improve a certain system A in terms of a certain quality X. The usual formative approach is to test system A qualitatively, focusing on quality X, looking for improvements on certain features P, Q and R that will increase quality X.
Researchers planning to do a user-centric recommender system evaluation need to be aware of the trade-offs between formative and summative evaluation.
