Title :
A semantic structure analysis method and its application to system evaluation
Author :
Takeya, Makoto ; Nakamura, Naoto
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Takushoku Univ., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
The authors present a new evaluation methodology used for developing or improving some systems with a human interface. It was applied to analyzing questionnaire surveys. The semantic structure analysis method, called SS analysis, is a new analysis method for a graphic representation among questionnaire items, based on multivalued score data. A method for construction and utilization of a synthesized structure using a directed graph, called an SS graph, is discussed. The theory of the SS analysis and its application to system evaluation are considered. Two examples of SS analysis are given. The SS was applied to evaluation of a multimedia computer-aided instruction system. This method was also applied to system evaluation for a new keyboard
Keywords :
behavioural sciences; computer aided instruction; directed graphs; man-machine systems; systems analysis; user interfaces; CAI; directed graph; graphic representation; human interface; man machine systems; multimedia computer-aided instruction system; multivalued score data; questionnaire surveys; semantic structure analysis; system evaluation; user interfaces; Computer aided instruction; Data analysis; Frequency; Graphics; Humans; Information analysis; Keyboards; Multimedia systems; Psychology; Usability;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 1991. 'Decision Aiding for Complex Systems, Conference Proceedings., 1991 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Charlottesville, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0233-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICSMC.1991.169767
