A usability and performance analysis of multiple monitor displays and multitasking

Author

Jacob M. Truemper

Abstract

"This study was designed to examine the impact of multiple monitor use on user performance. Additionally, multitasking was evaluated as a mediational factor in performance. Twenty four students were tasked to create a web page using Macromedia' s Dreamweaver©, as well as several video tutorials, Microsoft Office applications, and a web browser. Twelve participants interacted with a four-monitor display, and twelve used a traditional single-monitor setup. Those who used the quad-panel display were more inclined to multitask, where multitasking was evaluated between application windows, not between monitors - i.e. not exclusive to the multiple monitor setup. Participants of the multiple monitor group also scored more favorably on performance measures than those using the single monitor. In addition, users who multitasked finished objectives more quickly than those who used a sequential approach. Qualitative analysis also revealed usability issues within each setup"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Hilgers, Michael Gene
Hall, Richard H.

Committee Member(s)

Kalliny, Morris

Department(s)

Business and Information Technology

Degree Name

M.S. in Information Science and Technology

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2006

Pagination

ix, 52 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 50-51)

Rights

© 2006 Jacob M. Truemper, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Restricted Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Computer multitaskingHuman-computer interaction -- Case studies

Thesis Number

T 9118

Print OCLC #

131579629

Recommended Citation

Truemper, Jacob M., "A usability and performance analysis of multiple monitor displays and multitasking" (2006). Masters Theses. 5908.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/5908