Comparison Of Direct Manipulation Task Efficiency Of Mozila Firefox V.5.0 And Internet Explorer V.6.0

Abstract

In this paper, we will focus on the human computer dialogue style named direct manipulation and its point and click method. Pointing and clicking objects in GUI is usually accomplished by numerous peripheral devices, e.g. light pens, joystick, touch screens and most commonly, computer mice (Greenstein & Arnaut, 1988). This study will examine the Direct Manipulation Task Efficiency Factors In Web Browser Interface Design s effect between Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox) on their operation efficiency. Experiment Testing is used as a mehod, More than 32 undergraduate students in accounting will take part as a target population in this study. A special software was used to carry out the experiments. Three independent variables are used: Panel orientation (in the graphical interface: horizontal and vertical), Panel location ( Left and right), and Icon graphic. Thus, the dependent variables measurement are: the acquaition time and the number errors made. Data will analised by a descriptive statistics and an analysis vatiance (ANOVA). The SPSS version 12 will used to execution.