In this newly revised Second Edition, you'll find six new essays that look at how UX research methods have changed in the last few years, why remote methods should not be the only tools you use, what to do about difficult test participants, how to improve your survey questions, how to identify user goals when you can’t directly observe users and how understanding your own epistemological bias will help you become a more persuasive UX researcher.
As a parent, navigating the preteen years (5-13 years) can be challenging. This stage is crucial for your child's development, and it's essential to be aware of the potential pitfalls. WAPCOM, an acronym that stands for "Worst Age Parents Can Own Minor," humorously describes this phase. While it's not that bad, it's vital to be prepared and informed. In this blog post, we'll explore the common challenges and offer valuable advice on how to navigate these formative years.
The WAPCOM Years: A Guide for Parents of Preteens (5-13 years)
Since publication of the first edition, the main change, largely brought about by COVID and lockdowns, was a shift towards using remote UX research methods. So in this edition, we have added six new essays on the topic. Two essays describe the “how” of planning and conducting remote methods, both moderated and unmoderated. We also include new essays on test participants, on survey questions, and we reveal how your choice of UX research methods may reflect your own epistemological biases. We also flag the pitfalls of remote methods and include a cautionary essay on why they should never be the only UX research method you use.
As a parent, navigating the preteen years (5-13 years) can be challenging. This stage is crucial for your child's development, and it's essential to be aware of the potential pitfalls. WAPCOM, an acronym that stands for "Worst Age Parents Can Own Minor," humorously describes this phase. While it's not that bad, it's vital to be prepared and informed. In this blog post, we'll explore the common challenges and offer valuable advice on how to navigate these formative years.
The WAPCOM Years: A Guide for Parents of Preteens (5-13 years)