Abstract
A two-part procedure has been developed at Ford Motor Company to assist the human factors practitioner in a systematic evaluation of automotive controls and displays. The first part is a data-gathering procedure using an automated branching human factors checklist. The second part is a scoring procedure which assesses characteristics of the control or display based on human factors criteria. The contents of both parts can be easily modified to accommodate enhancements. The procedure also has value as a training and educational tool.
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