Mrkva, Andrew
(2023)
Mixed Methods Evaluation of Immuno-Defender’s Player Experience and Learning Outcomes.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
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Abstract
This study evaluated the prototype game Immuno-Defender, a 3D action game that teaches players about the human immune system. The pilot study assessed the feasibility of combining multiple qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate a learning game. Six participants took part in a remote playtesting session with the investigator, which was book-ended with a pre and post test to assess knowledge acquisition and a self-assessment of player experience using a shortened version of the Player Experience Inventory (PXI). Participants then completed a delayed posttest to assess knowledge retention. Qualitative analysis included observation, retrospective, interview, and a player performance assessment. Results showed that participants increased their knowledge assessment scores (t = 5.59, df = 5, p-value of 0.002) and the four that completed the delayed posttest retained their knowledge (t = 5.64, df = 3, p-value of 0.011). Qualitative findings revealed the strengths and weaknesses of the game’s current design and provided insights for the next iteration of development. Visit ajmrkva.com/immunodefender to learn more about the project.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
18 September 2023 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
20 June 2023 |
| Approval Date: |
18 September 2023 |
| Submission Date: |
2 August 2023 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
153 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Computing and Information > Information Science |
| Degree: |
MSIS - Master of Science in Information Science |
| Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
mixed methods, transformative games, serious games, educational games, videogames, digital games, games for health, playtesting, remote playtesting, player experience, games user research, immunology, immune system |
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18 Sep 2023 14:18 |
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18 Sep 2023 14:18 |
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http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/45354 |
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