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Human Factors Theory and Practice
Introduction to Human Factors Theory and Practice Sample Module
HFE Theory and Practice Course Objectives
HFE and Analysis
Outline of HFE Theory and Practice Module
What is HFE Analysis?
HFE Assumptions about Human Behaviour
What is HFE Design?
HFE Assumptions about Design of Systems
Introduction to HF Theory and Practice End of Module Test
Ergonomics / Human Factors Engineering Principles
Definition of Human Factors Engineering
HFE Definition Recap
The Scope of Human Factors Engineering
What are the Aims of HFE?
Is Human Factors Engineering Just Common Sense?
Some Examples of HFE Problems
The SHELL Model
SHELL Model Mismatches
Resolving HFE Problems
From Principles to a HFE Lifecycle
HFE Lifecycle
Task Analysis
Who, What, Why
Why “Context of Use” is Important
What Makes Up the Context of Use?
Why Capture the Context of Use?
Baseline and Intended Context of Use
Target Audience Description
Example TAD
Environment Description
What Environment Factors are in this Picture?
Task Analysis
What is a ‘Task’?
Example: Playing Music in the Car
Hierarchical Task Analysis (HTA)
Parts of a HTA
HTA: Exit Train Using Emergency Door
Emergency Door HTA Diagram
HTA Procedure
Stopping Rule
Decision Making and HTA
HTA Detailed Example: Making a Presentation
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Cognition and Workload
Theories of Human Cognition
The Human Information Processing Perspective
What is the Human Information Processing Perspective?
Criticisms of the Human Information Processing Perspective
Cognitive Workload
Low Cognitive Demand
Yerkes-Dodson Law
Measuring Cognitive Workload
Objective Workload Measures
Objective Workload Summary
Subjective Workload Measures
Subjective Workload Methods
Advantages and Disadvantages of Subjective Workload
Theory of Planned Behaviour
TPB Example
TPB and Behaviour Change
TPB Summary
Skills, Rules, and Knowledge (SRK)
SRK Cognitive Processing
SRK Example
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Human Error
Use Error Identification
SHERPA Analysis
SHERPA Process
SHERPA Example
Assignment: SHERPA Exercise
Human Factors Analysis and Classification System
HFACS Model
HFACS Example
HFACS Summary
Error Reduction
Error Reduction in Practice
Human Error Summary
Assignment: Use Error Analysis
Human Error End of Module Test
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Design Theories and Tools
HFE and Design
Human Action Cycle
Human Action Cycle Example
Design as Communication
Interaction Breakdowns
Mental Models
Forming Mental Models
Mental Models and Use Errors
Design and Mental Models
Uncovering Mental Models
Mental Models Summary
Task-Artefact Cycle
Example of the Task-Artefact Cycle
Implications of the Task-Artefact Cycle for Design
HFE Design Theories and Practice End of Module Test
Interaction Design
Interaction Design
Theory of Affordances
Examples of Affordances
Perceived vs Actual Properties
Signifiers vs Affordances
Affordances in Design
False Affordances
Theory of Gestalt
Gestalt Visual Design Principles
Gestalt and User Interfaces
Usability Heuristics
Match with User Expectations
Consistency
Sequence of Use
Focus of Attention
Feedback
Design for Error Prevention
Assignment: Interaction Design Exercise
Loading Bay Access Control Panel
Interaction Design End of Module Test
Work Design
Work Design within HFE
Why is Work Design important?
Four Objectives of Work Design
Work Design for Productivity
Work Design for Safety
Job Hazard Analysis
JHA Example
JHA Exercise
Work Design for Well-Being
Job Demands-Resources
Work Design for Job Satisfaction
Job Characteristics Model
Work Design End of Module Test
Data Collection and Analysis
Human Factors Data Collection and Analysis
Module Learning Objectives
HFE Research Methods
The Research Question
Hypotheses
Research Methods
What type of method fits my research goals? 
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Recap 
What type of research suits the research goal?
Quantitative Research Methods
Questionnaires
What makes a good questionnaire?
Why are these examples of poor questionnaire questions?
Questionnaire Writing Exercise
Surveys
Experiments
Quantitative Research Advantages and Disadvantages
Qualitative Research Methods
Knowledge Elicitation
Interviews
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HFE Theory and Practice Course Objectives
HFE and Analysis
Outline of HFE Theory and Practice Module
What is HFE Analysis?
HFE Assumptions about Human Behaviour
What is HFE Design?
HFE Assumptions about Design of Systems
Introduction to HF Theory and Practice End of Module Test
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