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Human factors researchers test voting systems for seniors that can improve voting accuracy and speed
Date:12/27/2007

and speed. Even a small percentage of errors could potentially result in hundreds of thousands of miscast ballots, which must be weighed against the need to reduce waiting times at the polls.

Jastrzembski and Charness recommend additional studies again with older voters that can lead to more user-friendly ballot design and electronic voting systems for users of all ages.

Download a copy of the Ergonomics in Design article, What Older Adults Can Teach Us About Designing Better Ballots. For more information, contact HFES Communications Director Lois Smith.


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Contact: Lois Smith
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