DocumentCode
1677172
Title
Using thinking-aloud data to characterize cognitive tasks in hypertext
Author
Van Hooijdonk, Charlotte ; Maes, Alfons ; Ummelen, Nicole
Author_Institution
Tilburg Univ., Netherlands
fYear
2005
Firstpage
546
Lastpage
553
Abstract
In this paper, we explore the usefulness of thinking-aloud protocols as a means of characterizing cognitive tasks involved in executing digital information tasks. In particular, we used protocol analysis to detect levels of cognitive tasks in which hypertext users are involved, and to investigate the way in which spatial descriptions are used to conceptualize users´ tasks.
Keywords
cognition; ergonomics; hypermedia; protocols; user interfaces; cognitive task; digital information; hypertext; spatial descriptions; thinking-aloud protocol; Conference proceedings; Ergonomics; Navigation; Performance evaluation; Professional communication; Protocols; Psychology; Time measurement; Usability;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Professional Communication Conference, 2005. IPCC 2005. Proceedings. International
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9027-X
Electronic_ISBN
0-7803-9028-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IPCC.2005.1494223
Filename
1494223
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