An analysis of the influence of need for cognition on dynamic queries usage

ABSTRACT

We report preliminary results about a positive correlation between the personality trait of need for cognition (a construct developed in social psychology) and the usage of dynamic queries (an interactive technique for database querying).

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
      H.1.2 User/Machine Systems
          Subjects: Human information processing

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.3 Information Search and Retrieval
          Subjects: Query formulation

  J. Computer Applications
  J.4 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
      Subjects: Psychology

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Human Factors

Keywords:
empirical testing, interactive techniques, user differences