Noah Stupak

Abstract

This study sought to determine a type of graphical representation of system response time that would be most beneficial to the user in terms of task performance. Specifically, I examined which type of progress bar would allow the user to return to working with the system most efficiently while performing other concurrent tasks, and how well the user performed these tasks. The different types of progress bars studied included segmented and continuous progress presentations, and linear, accelerating, and decelerating progress behaviors. The results indicate that different representations of system response time affected performance on the two tasks, with the continuous progress bar resulting in the best performance out of the two progress bar types and the linear behavior resulting in the best performance out of the behaviors. The results also show that different progress bar speeds and types should be used depending on the desired effect of the progress bar on users.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

User interfaces (Computer systems)--Design; Human-computer interaction--Psychological aspects; Computer graphics

Publication Date

9-10-2009

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Department of Psychology (CLA)

Advisor

Rantanen, Esa

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: QA76.9.U83 S87 2009

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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