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3.6
METHODS
In HFE there are many investigative methods (see Table 3.2). Some of the measures we
have talked about in this chapter are listed in the table, including performance measures,
stress measurement, psychophysiology methods (GSR), and questionnaires. Other
methods are inferred from Figure 3.1: accident analysis and error analysis. Several of the
methods in the table are for the design of new systems. The main purpose in presenting
the table is to emphasize that there is a wealth of methods, most of which are unique to
HFE. Some of the methods support analysis and some support design. Some of them are
discussed in later chapters where their usage is more relevant. A comprehensive overview
of methods is given by Brookhuis, Hendrick, Hedge, Salas, and Stanton (2004).
TABLE 3.2
One Hundred Methods and
Techniques for Collecting and Analyzing Data in
Human Factors and Ergonomics for Design of
New Systems
Accident Analysis
Fatigue Measurement
Activity Analysis
Fault Tree Analysis
Anthropometric Analysis/Design
Function Allocation
Biomechanical Analysis
Goals/Means Task Analysis
GOMS Analysis
Body Rhythms and Shift Work Design
Hazard Analysis
Checklist Analysis
Human Reliability Assessment
Climate Analysis
Human-Computer Interaction
Cognitive Abilities Testing
Illumination Measurement
Cognitive Systems Design
Information Analysis
Cognitive Task Analysis
Information Visualization
Cognitive Walkthrough
Injury Analysis
Cognitive Work Analysis
Intervention Studies
Comfort Rating
Interview Technique
Communication Analysis
Job Motivation Assessment
Cost/Benefit Analysis
Job Satisfaction Measurement
Critical Incident Technique
Kansei Engineering
Decision Support System Design
Link Analysis
Decision/Action Analysis
Macroergonomics
Design Reviews
Manual Materials Handling Assessment
Direct Observation/Activity Analysis
Mental Model Assessment
Discomfort Rating
Mental Workload Assessment
Environmental Sampling
Menu Design
Error Analysis
Mockup Design/Analysis
Error Classification
Multimedia Design
Experimental Design
Natural Language Interface Design
