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Peer reviewedHudson, C. A. – Science, 1982
Advances in factory computerization (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) are reviewed, including discussions of robotics, human factors engineering, and the sociological impact of automation. (JN)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computers
Peer reviewedBlack, John B.; Sebrechts, Marc M. – Applied Psycholinguistics, 1981
Shows how cognitive psychology can provide guidelines to design computer systems that are easy to use, based on the assumption that prior knowledge of the real world and natural language affect users' attitudes toward the computer. Concludes that human-computer communication is facilitated when the system is consistent with this knowledge.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, Comprehension, Computer Science
Williams, Berney – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Discusses current issues in the design of information systems, noting contributions from three professions--computer science, human factors engineering, and information science. The eclectic nature of human factors engineering and the difficulty of drawing together studies with human engineering or software psychological components from diverse…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Science, Cybernetics, Design Requirements
