Human Factors in Computer Systems: A Review of the Literature.

Abstract

Based on an extensive literature survey, this document presents a description and critical analysis of the state of the art in the area of human factors in computer systems. This review is concerned both with the status of human factors research in the area of user computer interaction and with the current state of user-computer interaction technology and practices. The primary purpose of the review is to determine whether research and practice in this area have evolved sufficiently to support the development of a human factors guide to computer system design. It is concluded that insufficient data exist for the development of a 'quantitative reference handbook' in this area, but that a 'human factors design guide' -- which discusses issues, alternatives, and methods in the context of the design process -- is both feasible and needed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 21, 1979
Accession Number
ADA075679

Entities

People

  • H. Rudy Ramsey
  • Michael E. Atwood

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Applied Psychology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognition
  • Cognitive Workload
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Displays
  • Human Behavior
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Psychology
  • Systems Engineering
  • Task Performance And Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Systems Analysis and Design