Selection devices for user of an electronic encyclopedia: An empirical comparison of four possibilities

TitleSelection devices for user of an electronic encyclopedia: An empirical comparison of four possibilities
Publication TypeJournal Articles
Year of Publication1988
AuthorsOstroff D, Shneiderman B
JournalInformation Processing & Management
Volume24
Issue6
Pagination665 - 680
Date Published1988///
ISBN Number0306-4573
Abstract

This study 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. A summary of previous studies comparing selection devices and strategies is presented to provide the background for this study. We found the touch screen to be the fastest in time, the least accurate but the overall favorite of the participants. The results are discussed and improvements are suggested accordingly.

URLhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0306457388900040
DOI10.1016/0306-4573(88)90004-0