A series of three experiments was conducted to compare alternate configurations for a new kind of camera for amateur photographers. Cluster analysis and multidimensional scaling techniques were used to provide an understanding of the configuration factors that influence preference. The results from each experiment were used to generate an improved set of models for testing in the subsequent experiment.
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