Notes

Averbokh et al: Mapping

How to map between the UM and IM?

'Estimated' on:

Known ergonomic principles
Experimental pilot study of 22 subjects (various)

Simulated control environment
Subject put through their paces managing multiple processes
Viewed as game: score rough estimate of performance

Mapping done via an interpretation model:

Input data for the interface model Weight
(sum = 100)		 Output data of the user model

speed
******* 70

computer_skills
 
** 20

profile_experience
 
* 10

age

responsibility
***** 50

position
 
*** 30

profile_experience
 
** 20

self_sufficiency

layout, buttons
**** 40

age
 
****** 60

profile_experience

font size
********** 100

age

help
***** 50

position
 
***** 50

profile_experience

From from Averbokh et al (1997): mapping the UM and IM
 

 

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