Using the Pda as an Educational Tool to Collect Work Measurement Data

As human factors (HF) educators, we often struggle to find good, inexpensive tools that allow us to demonstrate both basic principles and practical applications. The following computer software, available on Palm Zires, allows students to collect work sampling data (with QuikSamp) and conduct time studies (with QuikTS) on the least expensive PDAs available, so that multiple units can be purchased at relatively low cost. In addition to the data collection capabilities, the students can also examine the tradeoffs between sample size and the accuracy of the study and other basic work measurement principles.