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Human factors contributions to knowledge elicitation.

Robert R Hoffman1

  • 1Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Pensacola, FL 32502-6008, USA. rhoffman@ihmc.us

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Human factors research significantly advanced knowledge elicitation (KE) methods. This cognitive task analysis approach is crucial for complex sociotechnical systems and expertise-driven organizations.

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Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Systems Engineering

Background:

  • Historical roots tracing back to 1985.
  • Convergence of expert systems with applied and cognitive psychology.
  • Evolution of knowledge elicitation (KE) as a critical research area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the contributions of human factors to knowledge elicitation (KE) methodology.
  • To highlight the interdisciplinary nature and broad applicability of KE.
  • To identify areas for future research in KE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focused on "Human Factors" journal.
  • Analysis of historical contributions from 1985 onwards.
  • Synthesis of findings from applied and cognitive psychology.

Main Results:

  • Human factors researchers have made substantial contributions to KE methodology.
  • KE methodology is utilized across multiple disciplines and communities of practice.
  • KE applications extend beyond individual fields, demonstrating its versatility.

Conclusions:

  • Knowledge elicitation, viewed as cognitive task analysis, is increasingly vital.
  • The importance of KE grows with the proliferation of information technology in complex sociotechnical systems.
  • Expertise in knowledge-based organizations underscores the significance of effective KE.