Capability measurement for Inclusive Design

Journal Article (2010)
Author(s)

Daniel Johnson (University of Cambridge)

P. John Clarkson (University of Cambridge)

Felicia Huppert (Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust)

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DOI related publication
https://doi.org/10.1080/09544820903303464
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Publication Year
2010
Language
English
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Issue number
2-3
Volume number
21
Pages (from-to)
275-288

Abstract

Understanding users' capabilities, needs and expectations is key to the domain of Inclusive Design. Much of the work in the field could be informed and further strengthened by clear, valid and representative data covering the full range of people's capabilities. This article reviews existing data sets and identifies the challenges inherent in measuring capability in a manner that is informative for work in Inclusive Design. The need for a design-relevant capability data set is identified and consideration is given to a variety of capability construct operationalisation issues including questions associated with self-report and performance measures, sampling and the appropriate granularity of measures. The need for further experimental work is identified and a programme of research designed to culminate in the design of a valid and reliable capability survey is described.

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