Could an HCI Specialist have prevented the 2000 Election Problems?

• Internal consistency – are the elements within the interface coherent?

• Organization – is the screen well laid out with proper use of white space? How is the balance? Is it cluttered causing cognitive overload?

• Grouping – are the elements logically or haphazardly placed around the screen? Are they appropriately grouped? Are grouping aides such as alignment, borders, and Gestalt Principles properly used?

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