Tools for Automated Knowledge Engineering (TAKE) System Evaluation Methodology.

Abstract

This paper describes the methodology in which the Tools for Automated Knowledge Engineering (TAKE) software application has been used to conduct various military human-system interface evaluations. The TAKE methodology involves collecting relevant information through a knowledge elicitation technique known as 'Concept Mapping.' Concept Mapping is more user-oriented than other techniques such as written questionnaires or oral interviews. The information is more useful because its medium of communication ensures an accurate portrayal of the system, as viewed by the user, unbiased by any preconceived notions of the questionnaire author or interviewer. TAKE consists of several knowledge engineering tools. These include the capability to draw, copy, edit, save and print concept maps for user-specified information. Armstrong Laboratory has used TAKE within the context of the described methodology for the evaluation and/or design/redesign of various military human-system interfaces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA291145

Entities

People

  • John J. Spravka
  • Marie E. Gomes
  • Stephanie Lind

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Application Software
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human Systems Integration
  • Military Aircraft
  • Mission Profiles
  • Questionnaires
  • Systems Engineering
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Word Processors
  • Workload

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.