Posted by mbstevens on 08/21/06 02:16

On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:01:32 +0200, Greg N. wrote:

> mbstevens wrote:
>
>> Here we go:
>> http://www.useit.com/alertbox/reading_pattern.html
>> http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=2776
>
> Interesting. But, in no way is this a proof or indicator that menus on
> the right would be in any way less ergonomic.

The images on these pages certainly don't seem to.
I haven't plopped the yardage for the full study.

> ........ After an extensive traffic
> flow tracking project, the consultants suggested not to build the
> bridge. The tracking data clearly showed that there was no traffic at
> the projected bridge position.

A similar metaphor is "technology push" vs. "user pull."
Both have to be taken into consideration when interpreting
the meaning of any study like this.

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