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HCI stands for human-computer interaction. HCI is the study of how people interact with ______
computers
By 'user', we may mean an individual user, a group of ______ working together. An appreciation of the way people's sensory systems (sight, hearing, touch) relay information is vital. Also, different users form different ______.
users
As its name implies, HCI consists of three parts: the ______, the computer itself, and the ways they work together.
user
This research originally went under the name man– machine interaction, but this became human–computer interaction in recognition of the particular interest in ______ and the composition of the user population.
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An increasing number of researchers specialized in studying the interaction between people and ______, concerning themselves with the physical, psychological and theoretical aspects of this process.
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An appreciation of the way people's sensory systems (sight, hearing, touch) relay information is vital. Also, different users form different ______.
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User By 'user', we may mean an individual user, a group of ______ working together.
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As computer use became more widespread, an increasing number of researchers specialized in studying the interaction between people and ______.
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HCI (human-computer interaction) is the study of how people interact with ______.
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HCI consists of three parts: the user, the computer itself, and the ways they work ______.
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Study Notes
Definition of HCI
- HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) is the study of how people interact with computers and to what extent computers are designed for successful human interaction.
Evolution of HCI Research
- Initially, research focused on "man-machine interaction" but shifted to "human-computer interaction" due to the growing interest in computers and the diversity of user populations.
Components of HCI
- HCI consists of three parts: the user, the computer, and the ways they work together.
Understanding the User
- The "user" can refer to an individual or a group of users working together.
- Understanding how people's sensory systems (sight, hearing, touch) process information is crucial in HCI.
- Different users form different conceptions, emphasizing the importance of user-centered design.
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Test your knowledge of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with this engaging quiz. Explore the principles and concepts of HCI in this interactive quiz.
