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On Positivistic Research Criteria for Interactive Phenomena

Author: Kanis, H.

Source: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting Proceedings, Proceedings 6 - Test and Evaluation , pp. 621-624(4)

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Abstract:

Reliability (dispersion in measurement repetition) and validity (deviation from an adopted reference) are confusing concepts, regularly inadequately specified in Ergonomics/Human Factors (E/HF) research papers. The application of each is at odds with the interactiveness of measured/observed human phenomena. The more relevant research is for supporting usage oriented design, the less significant reliability and validity are as `hard', positivistic research criteria.

Document Type: Research article

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