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What is Wizard of Oz

Chapter 47
Handbook of Research on User Interface Design and Evaluation for Mobile Technology
A range of methods in which some or all of the interactivity that would normally be controlled by computer technology is simulated by a human user (known as the wizard).
Published in Chapter:
Using Wizard of Oz to Evaluate Mobile Applications
Janet C. Read (University of Central Lancashire, UK)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-871-0.ch047
Abstract
This chapter describes Wizard of Oz studies and gives a historical view that includes a summary of the literature in which several studies that used the method with mobile technology are discussed. The use of Wizard of Oz for mobile applications is explored by referencing the literature and by examination of a case study. A taxonomy for Wizard of Oz studies is presented that has been derived from a study of the literature in this area. A set of guidelines is presented that outlines the essential considerations in planning a Wizard of Oz study for mobile applications. The chapter concludes with some thoughts for future Wizard of Oz studies.
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Chapter 11
Design and Build a Wizard of Oz (WOZ) Telemedicine Simulator Platform
Interaction between two or more people, through a computerized interface, where one side is left in the belief that he is interacting fully or partially with a machine (computer).
Published in Chapter: Design and Build a Wizard of Oz (WOZ) Telemedicine Simulator Platform; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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