Handbook of Human Factors Testing and Evaluation
Language: English
Published by CRC Press, 1996
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Human factors test and evaluation (HFTE) is the principal means of ensuring that systems and products will be effective and usable before they are placed in the hands of the using public. Hence, HFTE has a significant impact on the system development process, while remaining more or less inconspicuous to the using public. It measures and characterizes the interaction of human-system components, hardware, software, procedures, and humans, in terms of performance (effectiveness) and user satisfaction (suitability). This book explains how those interactions are measured and characterized, and how the results are conveyed to others in the system development process. An essential reference for human factors professionals and students alike, this volume provides up-to-date, comprehensive coverage of all aspects of HFTE. Its editors and contributors are distinguished practitioners with a wealth of experience in this important field.
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- Title
- Handbook of Human Factors Testing and Evaluation
- Author
- Samuel Charlton
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0805817255
- ISBN 13
- 9780805817256
New features of the Handbook of Human Factors Testing and Evaluation include:
*new chapters covering human performance testing, manufacturing ergonomics, anthropometry, generative design methods, and usability testing;
*updated tools and techniques for modeling, simulation, embedded testing, training assessment, and psychophysiological measurement;
*new applications chapters presenting human factors testing examples in aviation and avionics, forestry, road safety, and software systems; and
*more examples, illustrations, graphics and tables have been added.
The orientation of the current work has been toward breadth of coverage rather than in-depth treatment of a few issues or techniques. Experienced testers will find much that is familiar, as well as new tools, creative approaches, and a rekindled enthusiasm. Newcomers will discover the diversity of issues, methods, and creative approaches that make up the field. In addition, the book is written in such a way that individuals outside the profession should learn the intrinsic value and pleasure in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective operation, as well as increased user satisfaction through HFTE.
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The handbook is not a quick or easy read, nor should it be. Its breadth of coverage justifies its hefty length, and I expect to continue to use it much as I might a thorough reference book: as a memory refresher in some of the methods and techniques, and to expand my ideas from another's perspective on applications.
—Ergonomics in Design
The handbook contains current information and focuses on the major methodologies and technologies of human factors T&E with sufficient depth to serve well as a textbook for an undergraduate or graduate-level course in test and evaluation. More significantly, the broad range of applications offers enough examples for a beginning practitioner to adapt to many other applications.
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