1.1 - Unit Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is ergonomics?
💡 Hint: Think about comfort when using tools.
Name one primary research method.
💡 Hint: How can you learn directly from users?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What term describes the scientific discipline focused on human interaction with systems?
💡 Hint: Think about user comfort.
User-centered design puts what at the forefront of the design process?
💡 Hint: Remember the guiding principles you're learning.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an ergonomic tool for a specific demographic, such as the elderly. Outline your research methods, initial concepts, and how you will assess effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Think about the unique needs of elderly users.
Evaluate two different kitchen tools in terms of ergonomic design. Discuss how they meet or fail to meet the ergonomic principles we've discussed.
💡 Hint: Identify specific ergonomic features and their impacts.
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