Title :
Using thinking-aloud data to characterize cognitive tasks in hypertext
Author :
Van Hooijdonk, Charlotte ; Maes, Alfons ; Ummelen, Nicole
Author_Institution :
Tilburg Univ., Netherlands
Abstract :
In this paper, we explore the usefulness of thinking-aloud protocols as a means of characterizing cognitive tasks involved in executing digital information tasks. In particular, we used protocol analysis to detect levels of cognitive tasks in which hypertext users are involved, and to investigate the way in which spatial descriptions are used to conceptualize users´ tasks.
Keywords :
cognition; ergonomics; hypermedia; protocols; user interfaces; cognitive task; digital information; hypertext; spatial descriptions; thinking-aloud protocol; Conference proceedings; Ergonomics; Navigation; Performance evaluation; Professional communication; Protocols; Psychology; Time measurement; Usability;
Conference_Titel :
Professional Communication Conference, 2005. IPCC 2005. Proceedings. International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9027-X
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9028-8
DOI :
10.1109/IPCC.2005.1494223
