Quantification in Man–Machine Systems
- 1 December 1964
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Factors: The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Vol. 6 (6) , 555-583
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872086400600602
Abstract
Quantification is defined as the pairing of elements of two sets. This definition and the characteristics of the sets in question is expanded, and the varieties and methods for quantifying in man-machine systems are described. Special attention is given to a brief overview of psychophysics and to probability theory as they relate to the problems of quantification in this area. Finally, guidelines are presented to aid in the search for adequate quantification.Keywords
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