Evaluation, Description and Invention: Paradigms for Human-Computer Interaction

Abstract

Human-computer interaction (HCI) is an urgent and rapidly developing area of computer science research and application. As it continues to evolve and to define itself, it is possible to identify distinct paradigms, or orientations to HCI research and application. Initially, HCI work focussed on empirical laboratory evaluation of computer systems and techniques. Subsequently, empirical studies of usability were organized by and addressed to cognitive theoretical description of user behavior and experience. Currently, the focus of HCI work is shifting toward a more directive role in invention, design and development of systems and techniques. The progression of these three paradigms comprises a case study of a field discovering what it is about, and more generally, of the variety of roles available in the psychology of technology. Keywords: Man machine systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 16, 1988
Accession Number
ADA204617

Entities

People

  • John M. Carroll

Organizations

  • IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cognitive Science
  • Cognitive Systems Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Displays
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Operating Systems
  • Programming Languages
  • Psychology
  • Software Development
  • Structured Programming
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

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  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design