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HCI Assignment 01 - 3416 AnkitKatewa
HCI Assignment 01 - 3416 AnkitKatewa
Parameter of
Short Term Memory Long Term Memory
Comparison
The duration of the long term lasts
The duration of short-term memory is
for quite a long period. For some
short. Generally, the duration of memory
people, it can last for a lifetime.
Duration lasts from a few seconds to several
With the progression of time,
minutes. As time progress the brain erases
people can recall these memories
short term memories.
when needed.
The capacity of Long-term memory
The capacity of short-term memory is
is unlimited. However, it may vary
small without any rehearsal. According to
from people to people and it also
Capacity various scientific experiments it has been
depends on the severity and
established that without any rehearsal
rehearsal during the development of
brain can only store 2 to 7 items at a time.
any long-term memory.
The usefulness of long-term
Everyone experiences the usefulness of memory can be experienced during
short-term memory in daily life. Where we the planning and execution of any
Usefulness
gather information for regular menial complicated task. Where a person
tasks. recalls previous information to plan
and execute any task.
Rehearsal and repetitive tasks
Improvement Chunking can improve short term memory
improve long term memory.
Neurodegenerative diseases can cause A sudden head injury can cause
Harm
damage to short term memory. damage to long term memory.
4. What are the goals of Evaluation? Discuss about DECIDE evaluation Framework.
Ans: Goals of Evaluation:
• Assess extend of system functionality.
• Asses effect of interface of user.
• Identify specific problems.
• Check to ensure that the final interface is consistent.
• Investigate how technology affects working practices.
• Improve the usability of an existing product.