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A stochastic model for inter-keypress times in a typing task.

R A Heath1, C H Willcox

  • 1Dept. of Psychology, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

Acta Psychologica
|October 1, 1990
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This study introduces a mathematical model for inter-keypress times (IKT) in typing. The model accurately fits typing data, offering insights into fatigue and strategic effects.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Understanding the temporal dynamics of typing is crucial for analyzing cognitive processes.
  • Existing models may not fully capture the nuances of keypress timing.
  • Inter-keypress times (IKT) provide valuable data for cognitive workload assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose and evaluate a novel mathematical model for inter-keypress times (IKT).
  • To analyze performance differences in successive keypresses (cross-hand vs. within-hand).
  • To explore potential applications in evaluating typing-related fatigue and strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a mathematical model incorporating a diffusion process and response threshold.

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  • Evaluation of the model using empirical data from typists.
  • Analysis of IKT distributions and hazard functions to compare keypress types.
  • Fitting empirical hazard functions with a theoretical model derived from specific probability distributions.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed mathematical model effectively captures inter-keypress time dynamics.
    • Significant differences in performance were observed between successive cross-hand and within-hand keypresses.
    • Empirical hazard functions from typing data were successfully fitted by the theoretical model.
    • The theoretical hazard function, derived from the convolution of normal and inverse Gaussian variables, showed strong agreement with empirical data.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed mathematical model provides a robust framework for analyzing typing IKT.
    • The model's ability to fit empirical data suggests its utility in understanding typing behavior.
    • Findings highlight the distinct characteristics of cross-hand versus within-hand keypresses.
    • The model holds promise for applications in assessing typing fatigue and cognitive strategies.