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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Engineering psychology"”.
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Natural Rhythms and Temporal Perception - Visualization of Sunlight Patterns with Energy Monitoring
… disciplinary boundaries separating architecture, engineering, psychology, and building science during the design of an architectural intervention for an interior workspace known as the Sandbox, at Virginia Tech. The design proposal includes skylights that combine Photovoltaic-integrated glazing …
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Strategies for Using Instructions in Procedural Tasks
The study examined whether an instruction-based strategy (studying the instructions before attempting the task) or a task-based strategy (attempting the task and referencing instructions) was more effective for procedural performance and learning. Four groups of participants learned to perform …
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Reference Frames in Human Sensory, Motor, and Cognitive Processing
<p>Reference-frames, or coordinate systems, are used to express properties and relationships of objects in the environment. While the use of reference-frames is well understood in physical sciences, how the brain uses reference-frames remains a fundamental question. The goal of this dissertation is …
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Comparing Traditional Statistical Models with Neural Network Models: The Case of the Relation of Human Performance Factors to the Outcomes of Military Combat
<p>Statistics and neural networks are analytical methods used to learn about observed experience. Both the statistician and neural network researcher develop and analyze data sets, draw relevant conclusions, and validate the conclusions. They also share in the challenge of creating accurate …
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Determining Kanban Size Using Mathematical Programming and Discrete Event Simulation for a Manufacturing System with Large Production Variability
<p>In order to become more competitive and aggressive in the marketplace it is imperative for manufacturers to reduce cycle time, limit work-in-process, and improve productivity, responsiveness, capacities, and quality. One manner in which supply chains can be improved is via the use of kanbans in …
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Studying Eye Gaze of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Interaction with a Social Robot
<p>Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) experience deficits in verbal and nonverbal communication skills including motor control, emotional facial expressions, and eye gaze attention. In this thesis, we focus on studying the feasibility and effectiveness of using a social robot, called …