New Directions in Task Analysis

Abstract

A demonstration of a new graphic notation system which expands the existing symbol set associated with operational sequence diagrams. The notation system is being developed as part of a computer-aided instructional program created for undergraduate students involved in human factor studies. The basic premise of the notation system is to enhance the practitioners understanding of human-machine processes during task analysis and operational sequence diagramming. The author can be contacted at the Department of Industrial Design, 380 Hopkins Hall, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Telephone: [phone]; email address, [e-mail]