The Credibility of Computer Estimates in a Simple Decision Making Task.

Abstract

The study is a preliminary investigation of man-machine interaction in situations where a decision maker has available to him a computer aid. A differentiation is made between aids which perform a 'staff' function and those which are intended to be surrogate decision makers. An experiment was conducted to determine the utilization of a computer aid modeled on the staff concept in a simple prediction task. The subjects' experience with the aid was manipulated, some receiving initially accurate estimates from the aid and others receiving initially inaccurate estimates. A report is made on the results. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0760703

Entities

People

  • Jeanne A. Thornberry
  • Siegfried Streufert
  • Stanley M. Halpin

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

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  • Abstracts
  • Computers

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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