Abstract
This paper presents the outcomes of an experiment to compare the usefulness of two user interfaces for a traffic simulation program. We asked 50 students to generate and evaluate alternatives for the design of a traffic plan for the centre of a mid-sized city. 25 students used a function-based spreadsheet interface and 25 students used a structure-based map interface. The outcomes of the experiment show that neither interface is superior over the other. Therefore, we suggest that developers of traffic simulation programs provide a hybrid solution by combining both forms of interfaces.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Computing in Civil and Building Engineering |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the International Conference, 30 June-2 July, Notthingham, UK |
Editors | W. Tazini |
Place of Publication | Nottingham, United Kingdom |
Publisher | Nottingham University Press |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-907284-60-1 |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jun 2010 |
Event | 17th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, EG-ICE 2010 - Nottingham, United Kingdom Duration: 30 Jun 2010 → 2 Jul 2010 |
Conference
Conference | 17th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering, EG-ICE 2010 |
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Abbreviated title | EG-ICE 2010 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Nottingham |
Period | 30/06/10 → 2/07/10 |
Keywords
- METIS-262171
- Functional simulation
- Human computer interaction
- Structural simulation
- Traffic simulation