Cognitive Fit¶
Vessey, I. (1991). Cognitive Fit: A Theory-Based Analysis of the Graphs Versus Tables Literature. Decision Sciences, 22(2), 219-240.
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Domain-specific¶
- Table (Information)
- Vessey's cognitive-fit account distinguishes symbolic tasks, for which exact tabular values can be advantageous, from spatial tasks, for which graphs may better expose shape or trend
This sourceVessey's cognitive-fit theory, which distinguishes symbolic from spatial task types and holds that performance improves when the representation's emphasis matches what the task requires.
- Vessey's cognitive-fit account distinguishes symbolic tasks, for which exact tabular values can be advantageous, from spatial tasks, for which graphs may better expose shape or trend
Mechanisms¶
- Representation Fit Scorecard
- Its strength is that it converts tool choice from a matter of familiarity into an explicit, checkable comparison — the operationalization of cognitive fit, the principle that performance improves when the representation matches the demands of the task
This sourceFinds that performance improves when a representation fits the task and that user familiarity or preference is a weaker determinant.
- Its strength is that it converts tool choice from a matter of familiarity into an explicit, checkable comparison — the operationalization of cognitive fit, the principle that performance improves when the representation matches the demands of the task
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