In order to examine the interrelationships among participants in the Human Factors (HF) Research and Development (R&D) process, questionnaires soliciting information about research practices were sent to contractors, government laboratory managers and HF practitioners in industry. Although a majority of respondents appear to be satisfied with the way in which HF research is conducted, a sizeable minority have serious reservations about that process.
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