@article {16966,
	title = {An experiment using memorization/reconstruction as a measure of programmer ability},
	journal = {International Journal of Man-Machine Studies},
	volume = {13},
	year = {1980},
	month = {1980/10//},
	pages = {339 - 354},
	abstract = {Measuring the abilities of programmers in a classroom or organizational setting is not a trivial task. Current approaches are not always accurate or reliable. This paper describes an experiment which provides evidence that performance on a memorization/recon- struction test can be used as a measure or predictor of programmer ability. The contribution of indentation in program comprehension is also examined.},
	isbn = {0020-7373},
	doi = {10.1016/S0020-7373(80)80047-2},
	url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020737380800472},
	author = {Di Persio,Tom and Isbister,Dan and Shneiderman, Ben}
}
