ALTERNATIVE OPTION SELECTION METHODS IN MENU-DRIVEN COMPUTER PROGRAMS.

David Shinar; Helman Stern

doi:10.1177/001872088702900408

ALTERNATIVE OPTION SELECTION METHODS IN MENU-DRIVEN COMPUTER PROGRAMS.

David Shinar, Helman Stern

Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

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Three response selection methods were evaluated: using a key-controlled cursor to point to the desired option, keying a digit to indicate the desired option, and keying a letter that served as a mnemonic device. The speed and errors of selecting options with the alternative methods were studied as a function of (1) the number of the alternative options in the array and (2) familiarity with the program and the options. Results demonstrated the superiorty of the meaningful letter code, and the differential and lower effectiveness of cursor and digit as a function of level of practice and number of options. A default selection method that utilizes the practice effect is recommended.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	453-459
Number of pages	7
Journal	Human Factors
Volume	29
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/001872088702900408
State	Published - 1 Jan 1987

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Human Factors and Ergonomics
Applied Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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