An experimental evaluation of abbreviation schemes in limited lexicons

Hirsh‐Pasek, Kathryn; Nudelman, Scott P.; Schneider, Michael L.

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“…In the Hodge and Pennington [9], Moses and Potash [12], and Hirsh-Pasek et al [8] studies, abbreviation was used as an experimental treatment. For exampile, tbe subjects were assigned to different wordlength conditions, and the frequencies of the words used were controlled.…”

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“…' The Hirsh-Pasek et al [8] study used the computer to present experimental instructions and stimuli. The subjects entered the abbreviated words using the keyboard.…”

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“…It was discussed in Section 2 that Moses and Potash [12], Ehrenreich and Moses [5], and Hirsch-Pasek et al, [8] found truncation to be the preferred method of abbreviation, Hodge and Pennington [9] observed that truncation was used more often to abbreviate longer words. The hypothesis tested is whether more than 50 percent of the abbreviations will be generated using truncation, in order to determine whether it is the preferred method as observed in the previous studies.…”

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“…A study by Hirsb-Pasek, Nudelman, and Schneider [8] expanded and refined the analysis methods used in previous research. This study examined five abbreviation schemes:…”

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Command abbreviation behavior in human-computer interaction

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Wand

1984

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This paper reports the findings of an experiment conducted to observe the command abbreviation behavior of users of an interactive decision-support system. The subjects were not given any specific instructions on how to abbreviate or any incentives io use abbreviations. Nevertheless, 62.5 percent of the subjects abbreviated commands consistently and over 80 percent of the subjects who abbreviated used the truncation method exclusively. The number of abbreviation errors due to truncation was less than 2 percent of the abbreviated commands. The use of abbreviations was positively correlated with the length of commands and the frequency of use of commands.' Some of the results and analyses reported in this paper were summarized because of space limitations. Readers interested in the full-length version may obtain the working paper from the authors.

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“…' The Hirsh-Pasek et al [8] study used the computer to present experimental instructions and stimuli. The subjects entered the abbreviated words using the keyboard.…”

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“…A study by Hirsb-Pasek, Nudelman, and Schneider [8] expanded and refined the analysis methods used in previous research. This study examined five abbreviation schemes:…”

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Wand

1984

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“…While it has been studied primarily in the context of computer commands (which are typically small in number), a number of interesting results have been reported. This includes validation of the assumption that rule-based abbreviations greatly assist in defining and recalling processes (49,50) and discussion of specific abbreviation strategies (49,51). Ehrenreich (52) noted that many of the strategies fell into one of three categories: truncation, contraction, and vowel deletion.…”

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Human Factors Considerations in the Design of Language Interfaces in AAC

Demasco

1994

Assistive Technology

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The design and development of new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and techniques must often include a focus on the presentation, selection, and processing of language items. We define this as the language interface and argue that researchers must take into account the broad base of knowledge available from the fields of human factors and human-computer interaction in the design process. This article will present an overview of these fields and discuss design principles that are relevant to AAC language interfaces. These principles will be discussed with respect to a number of currently available techniques. In addition, design case studies will be presented on some techniques currently under investigation. Finally, issues related to evaluation will be discussed.

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Command/Shortcut Keys in WIMP User Interfaces: A Lost Cause?

Lim

1997

Human-Computer Interaction INTERACT ’97

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In recent years, command/shortcut keys have proliferated exponentially in WIMP menus. However, it remains unclear whether the substantial resources spent on programming the functions of such keys, have resulted in real and/or significant benefits for user interaction. This paper reports a study to determine user interaction patterns for WIMP user interfaces and users' performance in exploiting command/shortcut keys. Subjects were served a questionnaire, a paper-based test and an on-line task to assess their preference for a particular style of interaction and their performance in respect of command/shortcut keys. The results of the study provide a new perspective for software development managers who are confronted with limited human/project resources. The work will support better decisions and resource planning in connection with value engineering, and with the effectiveness and productivity of user interface programmers.

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An experimental evaluation of abbreviation schemes in limited lexicons

Cited by 13 publications

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Command abbreviation behavior in human-computer interaction

Command abbreviation behavior in human-computer interaction

Human Factors Considerations in the Design of Language Interfaces in AAC

Command/Shortcut Keys in WIMP User Interfaces: A Lost Cause?

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