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ECS-HCI

Human/Computer Interaction Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Computer A programmable machine that receives input, stores and changes data, and provides output in a useful format
Computer Hardware The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components that make up a computer system (any physical item in the computer)
CPU Executes instructions to process data into information; the brain of the computer; also known as the processor
Hard Drive The primary storage component of a computer which holds all software and data.
Software Digitally stored data such as computer programs(instructions that a computer needs to perform specific tasks). Ex. word processors, web browsers, video games
Operating System System software that controls the execution of computer programs and allows hardware and other software to communicate with each other
Network A group of computers that are connected to share resources and exchange information.
Search Engine A program for the retrieval of data from a database or network, In regards to the internet: a web site that collects and organizes content.
Browser A software program with a graphical user interface (GUI) for displaying HTML files, used to navigate the internet.
Web 2.0 The second stage of development of the World Wide Web. Identified by the change from static web pages (websites to look at) to dynamic web pages (websites to interact WITH) or user-generated content and the growth of social networking.
Online Presence Information about a certain person that is available online. This includes information posted BY individuals, accounts on multiple websites CREATED by individual, and information posted ABOUT an individual.
Encryption The conversion of data into a form, called a "cipher text", that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people
Source Evaluation: Authority The author has appropriate qualifications with respect to the information being presented
Source Evaluation: Purpose & Objectivity To inform or give factual information; The information is free from obvious bias
Source Evaluation: Currency The information up to date
Source Evaluation: Coverage The information presented is comparable to information on the same topic presented on other websites
Source Evaluation: Appearance The site has a professional appearance and uses proper grammar, spelling, and composition
Source Evaluation: Accuracy The information is free of factual errors, the conclusions appear to be well-reasoned and supported by the facts presented, and the information is properly referenced/cited
Communication The meaningful transfer of information through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, using speech, visuals, signals, writing, or behavior
Globalization The process of philosophy, religion, language, the arts, technology and other aspects of culture spreading and mixing across the globe as nations exchange products, ideas, resources, and technology
Data Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Tools A device (instrument, gadget, machine, contraption, etc...) used to carry out a particular function
Design The purpose, planning, or intention that leads to the creation of an action, fact, project, or material object
Modeling The art or activity of using math, ratios, input, and data to create something
Program Provide a computer (or other machine) with coded instructions for the automatic performance of a particular task
Computer Intelligence The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
Turing Test A test for computer intelligence: a human should be unable to distinguish the machine from another human by using replies to questions
Source Evaluation: Relevance The importance of the information for your needs
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