The Muse Method for Usability Engineering (Hardcover)

Kee Yong Lim

ISBN 10: 0521474949 / ISBN 13: 9780521474948

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1994

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Hardcover. To extend the scope of human factors contributions beyond late evaluation, and so increase their effectiveness and uptake, a frequent plea is for its inputs to be more explicit, early and continuous throughout the system development process. MUSE is a method developed specifically to meet these requirements of Usability Engineering. Since its scope spans user requirements to user interface design, it supports active human factors involvement in both design specification and evaluation. MUSE defines how, what and when particular human factors concerns should be addressed; and specifies the outputs, procedures, notations and documentation involved. Intersections with Software Engineering are identified to support inter-disciplinary project planning, co-ordination and communication (including the use of a common notation). As a structured human factors method, MUSE is arguably the most advanced and complete. This comprehensive book is a text for reference and teaching, and a training manual for method application. It is essential reading for all involved with interactive system development. A manual and description of the MUSE method. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Muse Method for Usability Engineering (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521474949
• ISBN 13: 9780521474948
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

MUSE is a method developed specifically to extend the scope of human factors contributions beyond late evaluation and thus increase their effectivness and uptake. This is accomplished by making inputs more explicit, early and continuous throughout the system development process. Since MUSE's scope spans user requirements to user interface design, it supports active human factors involvement in both design specification and evaluation. MUSE defines how, what and when particular human factor concerns should be addressed. It also specifies the procedures, notations, and documentation involved. This book will be essential reading for all involved with systems development, whether from the HCI or software engineering communities, and can be used as well for course accompaniment.

Book Description

MUSE is one of the pioneering methods for Usability Engineering. It provides an environment in which human factors contributions can realise their full potential in systems development. Its methods describe how design errors can be avoided, rectified, or identified. It is the best developed and most complete structured human factors method to date.This book reviews the motivation for developing MUSE, and provides readers with a manual for applying the method. It will be essential reading for all systems developers, whether from the HCI or software engineering commun ities, and can be used for course accompaniment.