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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
