Correlation modelling of reaction time for two- and three-dimensional stimulus-response arrangements
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1608-1619 |
Journal / Publication | Ergonomics |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 10 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2013 |
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Abstract
Research on the effects of the spatial correlation between signal and response key has shown a clear relationship between signal/response spatial correlation and reaction time (RT) for signals and response keys that are in a linear relationship (Morin and Grant 1955; Hoffmann 2010). By means of a reanalysis of previous data of Chan and Chan (2009a, 2009b, 2011a, 2011b, 2010), the equivalent relationships for two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) display/control relationships are established. In a 2D array of signals with a corresponding 2D array of response keys, RT is dependent on spatial correlation, with arrangements having transverse compatibility reacting faster than those with longitudinal compatibility. 3D arrangements show a similar effect, with up/down compatibility being a major factor in determination of RT and with similar effects of transverse compatibility. The results indicate the best arrangements of signal/key arrangements where complex designs are necessary.Practitioner Summary: Design of complex display/control arrangements requires high compatibility in order to minimise reaction times. This work extends previous research to cases where displays and controls are in two-dimensional and three-dimensional arrangements, and indicates how reaction time is affected by these more complex arrangements. © 2013 Taylor & Francis.
Research Area(s)
- display/control relationships, response time, stimulus-response correlation
Citation Format(s)
Correlation modelling of reaction time for two- and three-dimensional stimulus-response arrangements. / Hoffmann, Errol R.; Chan, Alan H.S.; Chan, Ken W.L.
In: Ergonomics, Vol. 56, No. 10, 10.2013, p. 1608-1619.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review