An Introduction to Human Factors EngineeringThis text uses extensive case studies which feature a factory assembly line, an automated teller, a household appliance, an aircraft landing, which are used to illustrate human factors challenges to design. |
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... independent variables and resulting changes in one or more dependent variables . The goal is to show that the independent variable , and no other variable , is responsible for caus- ing any quantitative differences that we measure in the ...
... independent variables and resulting changes in one or more dependent variables . The goal is to show that the independent variable , and no other variable , is responsible for caus- ing any quantitative differences that we measure in the ...
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... variable ( e.g. , driving while using a cellular phone ) . The dependent variable ( driving performance ) is ... independent variable ( brightness ) but would want to evaluate many levels of the variable . If we used five different ...
... variable ( e.g. , driving while using a cellular phone ) . The dependent variable ( driving performance ) is ... independent variable ( brightness ) but would want to evaluate many levels of the variable . If we used five different ...
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... independent variable , it is termed a within - subjects variable . An experiment where all independent variables are within - subject variables is termed a within - subjects design . Using a within - subjects design is advantageous in a ...
... independent variable , it is termed a within - subjects variable . An experiment where all independent variables are within - subject variables is termed a within - subjects design . Using a within - subjects design is advantageous in a ...
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An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering Christopher D. Wickens,John Lee,Sallie E. Gordon,Yili Liu No preview available - 2014 |
An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering Christopher D. Wickens,Sallie E. Gordon,Yili Liu No preview available - 2004 |
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References to this book
Human Factors Methods: A Practical Guide for Engineering and Design Neville A. Stanton No preview available - 2005 |
Ergonomics For Beginners: A Quick Reference Guide, Second Edition Jan Dul,Bernard Weerdmeester No preview available - 2001 |