Anthropometrics and Ergonomics - GCSE DT Flashcards

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What is anthropometric data?

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Provides data and charts

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How is anthropometric data presented?

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In tables as percentiles

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3
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What numbers of percentiles do we use?

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5th, 50th and 95th

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What is ergonomics?

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The interaction between people and products, the environment they are in and the systems they use. To make a ‘good fit’ for the user

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5
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What are some examples of ergonomics?

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Bicycles and office chairs

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What is an ergonomic environment example?

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Inside of a car

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What is an ergonomic system example?

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Supermarket check out

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Why do designers limit themselves to working in percentiles?

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Expensive to make a wide range of sizes for a small percentile

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