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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?