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Example of bad interface
Windows: Use Start to Stop
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Research Plan Task Analysis
Johan F. Hoorn
Vrije Universiteit
Faculty of Sciences
Division of Mathematics and Computer Science
Department of Information Management and Software Engineering
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Contents
StatusProject aimsMethodsPlanningQuestions
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Status
Sept. 1, 2001 – Sept. 1, 2005Supervisors:
Hans van Vliet and Gerrit van der Veer Industries:
Human-Machine Interaction
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Project aims
Logic programmer meets user psychology!
Improve user-friendliness of computer programs
Speeding-up business processes Reaching business targets sooner More work satisfaction
Save money and time for the industry
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Methods Groupware Task Analysis
studies task environment of user and interface program
combines interdisciplinary knowledge (e.g., psychology and computer science)
- Reaction time experiments (hits – misses)- Questionnaires
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Planning
Problem analysis with GTAAdaptation of the GTA frameworkPilot applications in industryEvaluation of the method and
development of design tools
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Conclusions
Align the minds of user and programmerBy means of task analysisAdequate interfaces make better
employeesSaves money and time
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Questions for the industry
Which business goals and processes need analysis most?
What type of (interface) software do you want to be (re)engineered?