Think of Some Technology Familiar to You That You Think

question 30

Essay

Think of some technology familiar to you that you think is poorly designed for the user. Design a hypothetical experiment to determine whether a specific change in the design might make the technology easier to use. Be sure to specify the independent variable, the dependent variable, and the control variables for your experiment.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Initial Value Method

An accounting approach where investments are reported at their acquisition cost without subsequent adjustment for changes in market value.

Goodwill

An intangible asset on a company's balance sheet that arises when a company acquires another for a price higher than the fair value of its net tangible assets.