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To develop usable Human-Machine Systems, we need Tools to evaluate and measure the length of learning periods, error rate, response time, and transfer of learning in the human operators of these systems (Whiteside, Bennett, and Holtzblatt, 1988). This research explores the use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts as a tool to visualize and analyze performance in a decision-making task. The data submitted to control charting was collected in an experiment that explored the effect of order of training or experience in working with alternate display formats. Results for an individual subject as well as a summary for one of the four experimental groups are discussed. Suggestions for further applications of these techniques are offered.

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Statistical Process Control Charting Applied to the Analysis of Human Performance in Computer-Supported Environments

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