89. People use different error strategies

89 - People use different error strategies

• In addition to classifying types of errors, there are also types of strategies that people use to correct errors.
• Systematic Explorations
• Trial and Error Explorations
• Rigid Explorations
• Use the flashcards to learn the definitions and get real-life examples.
• 89. Exploration Definitions
• 89. Exploration Examples

Older adults complete tasks differently

• There were no differences in completion rates for tasks due to age but older adults used different strategies.
• Older adults took more steps, mainly because they make more errors as they went along and used more rigid exploration.
• Older adults often failed to receive meaningful hints from their actions and therefore made less progress toward the task goal.
• Older adults showed more motor-control problems.
• Older adults didn’t use their past knowledge as much as younger adults.
• Older adults had a higher level of uncertainty about whether their actions were correct. Felt more time pressure and less satisfaction.
• Older adults adopted more trial and error strategies due to the lack of background and experience with the type of device.
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Keep in mind while designing

• People use different types of strategies in correcting errors. Collect data on which strategies your particular audience uses.
• Don’t assume a population will be unable to finish a task just because they're older.
• In addition to young vs. old think of expert vs. novice. What errors would an expert make vs. a novice? Include this in your observations too.