Some Considerations in the Design of a Computerized Human Information Processing Battery.

Abstract

A battery is nothing more than a set of tests that, as a whole, measure certain skills, abilities, and processes. This report discusses general issues and problems associated with the development of computerized human information processing test batteries. It is concerned primarily with batteries that will be administered in a repeated-measures paradigm although some of the information pertains to the construction of any battery. Among the issues discussed in the report are task selection, task ordering, the use of pacing, and hardware and software implementation problems. Implementation problems associated with specific information processing tasks--such as mental arithmetic tasks and vigilance tasks--are also described. This report is intended for individuals who have a limited knowledge of human information processing and the pitfalls associated with computer-based testing. Keywords: Computerized testing, Performance tests, Skills, Mental ability. (aw)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA199491

Entities

People

  • Diane L. Damos

Organizations

  • Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Cognition
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Experimental Design
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Mental Processes
  • Motor Skills
  • Performance Tests
  • Psychology
  • Reasoning
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Task Performance And Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.