Design of Graphic Displays in Computerized Systems.
Abstract
This research paper investigates how the design of a computer system can influence the manner in which people use that system. As people interact with a system they begin to have a feeling for the tasks they can accomplish with the system and how to accomplish these tasks most efficiently. This knowledge will be referred to as the user's mental model of a computer system. The underlying assumption of the present research is that the design of a computer system can influence the quality of the user's mental model of that system. A mental model can be appropriate or inappropriate for a given system which, in turn, influences performance with that system. Originator-supplied key words include: Data bases, Experimental design, Man computer interface, Interactive graphics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA150071
Entities
People
- K. Bennett
Organizations
- American Society for Engineering Education