Erganomics Flashcards

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Ergonomics definition

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The process of designing products to fit the people who use them
Improves human interaction
Minimises risk of injury

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Computer screen height

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Sit for long periods of time
Not correctly aligned C’an cause pain and repetitive strain injury
Designers consider measurements

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Anthropometric data is

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The study of the human body
Measurements and proportions

Data collected from large group of various sizes
Weight also taken into account - stress/load needed to withdtand

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Products are often designed to fit the majority of the market

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Few people left out
90% fit
5% too short
5% too tall

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Qualitative data provides insight to thoughts
Quantitative data generates numerical data that can be used in statistics

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