HUMAN COMPUTER-INTERFACE EVALUATION - NOT USER-FRIENDLINESS BUT DESIGN FOR OPERATION

被引:6
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作者
EDMONDS, E
机构
[1] LUTCHI Research Centre, Department of Computer Studies, Loughborough University of Technology, Loughborough, Leicestershire
来源
MEDICAL INFORMATICS | 1990年 / 15卷 / 03期
关键词
Computer; Evaluation; Interface; User;
D O I
10.3109/14639239009025272
中图分类号
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
This paper considers human-computer interface evaluation in the context of design and development. It is argued that it is not helpful to view evaluation as a method for achieving user-friendliness, rather it should be seen as a participating activity within design and development. The centre of concern is the operation of the system when employed in practice. Such evaluation is not necessarily to be conducted by independent observation and experiment, but may be closely integrated with other design activities. In fact the very theory underlying the evaluation finds its embodiment in the artifact of the user interface. Taking this view has technical, as well as human factors, implications. © 1990 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.
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页码:253 / 260
页数:8
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