HUMAN DATA PROCESSING LIMITS IN DECISION MAKING

Abstract

Four experiments are described in which subjects were required to choose among alternatives on the basis of two, four, six, or eight relevant facts. Both decision quality and decision time were measured. Presenting more than four facts caused a decrease in decision making efficiency.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0283384

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