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Directed Graphs for Task Analysis of Human-Machine Systems

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Abstract

Task analysis is widely used within human factors, both within its practice and within research in human factors. Task analysis is a highly useful process for understanding and documenting a task, and can provide substantial insight into skill, personnel, and information requirements for accomplishing a task.

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The author thanks Dr. Harshwardhan Aggarwal, Michael Bailey, and Steven Ogbonna, who collected the data and compiled the results.

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Landry, S.J. (2023). Directed Graphs for Task Analysis of Human-Machine Systems. In: Huang, CY., Yoon, S.W. (eds) Systems Collaboration and Integration. ICPR1 2021. Automation, Collaboration, & E-Services, vol 14. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44373-2_9

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