Lew, Robert2011-08-292011-08-292011-08Lew, Robert. 2011. “User studies: Opportunities and limitations.” In: Akasu, Kaoru and Satoru Uchida (eds.), ASIALEX2011 Proceedings Lexicography: Theoretical and practical perspectives. Kyoto: Asian Association for Lexicography. 7-16.978-4-9901771-1-9http://hdl.handle.net/10593/1253In 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.enDictionariesLexicographyUser studiesUser researchUsabilityQuestionnaireEye trackingDelphi methodInterviewRozdział z książki