Master Certificate in Human Factors in User Interface Design · Topic Diagram

Foundations of Human Factors

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  root((Foundations of Human Factors))
    Cognitive Foundations
      Selective attention
      Working memory limits
    Perceptual Principles
      Contrast sensitivity
      Frequency discrimination
    Physical Ergonomics
      Anthropometric data
      Posture assessment
    Social Cultural Contexts
      Group decision making
      Cross cultural usability

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  root((Foundations of Human Factors))
    Cognitive Foundations
      Selective attention
      Working memory limits
    Perceptual Principles
      Contrast sensitivity
      Frequency discrimination
    Physical Ergonomics
      Anthropometric data
      Posture assessment
    Social Cultural Contexts
      Group decision making
      Cross cultural usability

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