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The document discusses Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), emphasizing the importance of designing usable and safe systems that prioritize user needs and capabilities. It outlines the consequences of poor interface design and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of HCI, incorporating fields such as psychology, ergonomics, and graphic design. Additionally, it identifies key measurable factors for evaluating user interfaces, including performance speed, error rates, learning time, and user satisfaction.

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The document discusses Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), emphasizing the importance of designing usable and safe systems that prioritize user needs and capabilities. It outlines the consequences of poor interface design and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of HCI, incorporating fields such as psychology, ergonomics, and graphic design. Additionally, it identifies key measurable factors for evaluating user interfaces, including performance speed, error rates, learning time, and user satisfaction.

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University of Duhok

Faculty of Science

Introduction to HCI
Lecture 2
Jwan A. Moahmmed
Department of Computer Science
Fourth Stage
Computer
 When we talk about the computer, we're referring
to any technology ranging from desktop
computers, to large scale computer systems.
 For example, if we were discussing the design of

a Website, then the Website itself would be


referred to as "the computer". Devices such as
mobile phones, VCRs can also be considered to
be computers.
Interaction
There are obvious differences between humans and
machines or computers . In spite of these, HCI attempts
to ensure that they both get on with each other and
interact successfully. In order to achieve a usable
system, you need to apply what you know about
humans and computers, and consult with likely users
throughout the design process.
 In real systems, the schedule and the budget are

important, and it is vital to find a balance between what


would be ideal for the users and what is feasible in
reality.
why should we learn about
HCI?
Consequences of bad user interfaces
 Bad interfaces may cause users to

• need more time for performing their tasks


• make more errors
• feel dissatisfied
• need more time for learning how to use the software
• not learn/use the full functionality of the software
• (if given a choice:) refrain from using the software
 Good interface design therefore is important
for any kind of interactive software
The goals of HCI
 The goals of HCI are to produce usable and
safe systems, as well as functional systems.
◦In order to produce computer systems with good
usability, developers must attempt to understand
the factors that determine how people use
technology, develop tools and techniques to
enable building suitable systems, achieve
efficient, effective, and safe interaction put
people first.
Cont.
 Underlying the whole theme of HCI is the
belief that people using a computer system
should come first.
◦ Their needs, capabilities and preferences for
conducting various tasks should direct developers
in the way that they design systems. People should
not have to change the way that they use a system
in order to fit in with it. Instead, the system should
be designed to match their requirements.
Definition of HCI
 Human-computer interaction is a discipline concerned
with the design, implementation and evaluation of
interactive computing systems for human use and with
the study of major phenomenon surrounding them.
HCI is interdisciplinary

 HCI is a multi-disciplinary subject


◦ Psychology and cognitive science
 User’s perceptual, cognitive, and problem-solving skills
◦ Ergonomics
 User’s perceptual capabilities
◦ Sociology
 Help to understand the wider context of interaction
◦ Computer science and engineering
 Build necessary technology
◦ Graphic design
 Produce effective interface presentation
HCI is interdisciplinary (cont.)
◦ Business
 To be able to market system
 And many more …

 Computer Science is the basic discipline and other


disciplines serve as supporting disciplines
Central measurable human factors
for user interface evaluation
 Speed of performance
◦ How long does it take to carry out some tasks?
 Error/success rate
◦ How many and what kind of errors do people make in carrying
out these tasks? How many tasks were successfully
completed?
 Time to learn
◦ How long does it take for users to learn what actions are
required to perform their tasks?
 Retention over time
◦ How well do users maintain their knowledge and skills over
given periods of time?
Central measurable human factors
for user interface evaluation(Cont.)
 Subjective satisfaction
◦ How much did users like using various aspects of the
system?
◦ Subjective satisfaction is positively correlated with
behavioral measures for usability, but not strongly (e.g.,
merely "aesthetic" or "cool" design is often perceived
as easier to use, and has a higher chance of being used,
even when its objective usability is low).

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