Decision-making & Errors

Error Types (Slips vs Mistakes)

Patterns

  • Prevent slips with constraints, confirmations, and forgiving inputs.
  • Prevent mistakes with clearer models and staged decisions.

References

  • Norman, D. — The Design of Everyday Things (slips vs mistakes). https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262525671/the-design-of-everyday-things/
  • Reason, J. — Human Error. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/human-error-9780521314190
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