Directions in human factors for interactive systems

This monograph is on the theme of human factors for interactive systems. This area is emerging as a vital component of computer technology, and there are giant strides to be made in tailoring software to the human user. The first four chapters discuss issues in the design of interactive systems, by which we mean systems where the user and a computer engage in a dialogue. The last four chapters discuss the design of experiments. Validation of design principles requires testing, experimentation plays an increasingly important role in computer science.