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Decision Tree Rating Scales for Workload Estimation: Theme and VariationsThe modified Cooper-Harper (MCH) scale has been shown to be a sensitive indicator of workload in several different types of aircrew tasks. The MCH scale was examined to determine if certain variations of the scale might provide even greater sensitivity and to determine the reasons for the sensitivity of the scale. The MCH scale and five newly devised scales were studied in two different aircraft simulator experiments in which pilot loading was treated as an independent variable. Results indicate that while one of the new scales may be more sensitive in a given experiment, task dependency is a problem. The MCH scale exhibits consistent sensitivity and remains the scale recommended for general use. The results of the rating scale experiments are presented and the questionnaire results which were directed at obtaining a better understanding of the reasons for the relative sensitivity of the MCH scale and its variations are described.
Document ID
19850006232
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wietwille, W. W.
(Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Skipper, J. H.
(Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ. Blacksburg, VA, United States)
Rieger, C. A.
(Hughes Aircraft Co. Fullerton, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Ames Research Center 20th Ann. Conf. on Manual Control, Vol. 2
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
85N14541
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG2-17
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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