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Peer reviewedOstroff, Daniel; Shneiderman, Ben – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Describes a study that measured the speed, error rates, and subjective evaluation of arrow jump keys, a jump mouse, number keys, and a touch screen in an interactive encyclopedia. The results of previous studies are discussed as well as the findings of this study. Improvements in selection devices are suggested. (41 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Encyclopedias, Evaluation Criteria, Man Machine Systems
Peer reviewedLarge, Andrew; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Describes a study comparing information retrieval from print and CD-ROM versions of Compton's Encyclopedia. Forty-eight sixth-grade students searched four questions in both versions. The results showed that the searches took the same amount of time in both. The novice searchers were able to use an information retrieval system with minimal…
Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Encyclopedias, Gateway Systems
