A9.07

Subjective Load Measurement

Cards in this group · 4

  1. A9.07.1Multidimensional scales split load into mental, physical, temporal and other components, scored separately then weighted
  2. A9.07.2A single overall scale is simpler to administer but cannot reveal where load comes from
  3. A9.07.3Retrospective ratings taken after a task are dominated by the peak and the ending, diverging from the true average
  4. A9.07.4Subjective scales lose discriminating power at very low or very high load, showing ceiling and floor effects