Electronic calculators: which notation is the better?

S. J. Agate; C. G. Drury

doi:10.1016/0003-6870(80)90114-3

Electronic calculators: which notation is the better?

S. J. Agate
, C. G. Drury

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

Tests of an Algebraic Notation Calculator and a Reverse Polish Notation Calculator showed the latter to be superior in terms of calculation speed, particularly for subjects with a technical background. The differences measured were shown not to be due to differences in calculation speed of the calculators nor to differences in dexterity between the subjects.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2-6
Number of pages	5
Journal	Applied Ergonomics
Volume	11
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-6870(80)90114-3
State	Published - Mar 1980

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