Human Information Processing and Interactive Computing
Abstract
The aim of this study is to specify some of the more pertinent variables and constraints that need to be considered in designing user- compatible interactive systems. This in turn would lead to a review and consideration of some of the various empirical studies that have examined various human information processing factors that bear on the effectiveness of interactive computing. Accordingly a three-fold strategy is followed in this report: (a) a general discussion of interactive computer systems where the concept of interactivity is delimited; (b) a systematic specification of the various human information processing factors, variables, constraints, and functions that are likely to impact the design and effective use of interactive systems; the intent here is to delineate and describe some of the more basic human information processing variables such as representing, storing, and accessing information; and (c) a review and consideration of some of the studies that delineate selected empirical results regarding human information processing factors that impact user-compatible interactive environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 10, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA105827
Entities
People
- Albert N. Badre