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In this paper, I discuss some similarities and differences among a collection of research reports on NSF research on the engineering design process. I compare the methods of gathering information on which the researchers draw their conclusions. I discuss why I think hypertext is a promising basis for technical assistance in the design process and how more controlled experimental methodology may provide more insights into the design process.
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Perlman, G. (1989). Descriptive Models of Cognitive Aspects of the Engineering Design Process. In: Newsome, S.L., Spillers, W.R., Finger, S. (eds) Design Theory ’88. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3646-7_2
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