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GB/T 16900.4-2020 in English

GB/T 16900.4-2020 in English

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Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols—Part 4: Methods for testing symbol referent association

  • Issued on:2020-03-31
  • Implemented on:2020-10-01
  • File Format:PDF
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Standard No: GB/T 16900.4-2020
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Title in English: Rules for the presentation of graphical symbols—Part 4: Methods for testing symbol referent association
Title in Chinese: 图形符号表示规则 第4部分:对象相关性测试方法
Language: English
File Format: Electronic (PDF)
Delivery: Via email within 1~3 business days
Issued on: 2020-03-31
Implemented on: 2020-10-01
Chinese Classification: A22-Terms and Symbols
Professional Classification: GB-National Standard
Related Keywords: control panel symbol test
symbol referent association introduction analysis
medical equipment symbol
graphic symbol standardization system
graphic symbol proposal
Related Topics: Correlation
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GBT16900.4
GBT16900.4-2020
Correction factor symbol representation method

《GB/T 16900.4-2020图形符号表示规则 第4部分:对象相关性测试方法》由TC59(全国图形符号标准化技术委员会)归口,主管部门为国家标准化管理委员会。


Introduction

Analysis of the core content of the standard

GB/T16900.4-2020, as a key part of the graphic symbol standardization system, has established a scientific object relevance testing methodology for graphic symbols in scenes such as special equipment and industrial facilities. The standard innovatively solves the problem of special symbol comprehension barriers through the pre-stage of cognitive training.


Key Technical Requirements

Testing Phase Core Elements Quality Control Indicators
Cognitive Training Object Function List Familiarity Verification 100% Understanding Entry
Test Design Distractor Setting/"None of Them" Option ≥7 Options/Page
Sample Specifications Multi-regional Cultural Representation ≥25 People per Region

Solutions to implementation difficulties

Case: Medical equipment symbol test
In the control panel symbol test of a certain type of medical CT equipment, after adopting the standard recommended "cognitive training + interference items" method, the symbol recognition accuracy rate increased from 43% in traditional tests to 82%. The key steps include:

  1. Compile a function comparison table containing 27 professional terms
  2. Set up 3 sets of parallel test materials (including 10% interference pages)
  3. Collect 32 valid data in East China and Northwest China respectively

Standard Evolution Analysis

Compared with ISO9186-3:2014, the main technical adjustments of this standard include:

  • Delete the relevant clauses of the graphic symbol proposal (to adapt to the domestic standardization process)
  • Change the national test requirements to regional test requirements
  • Add domestic reference standards such as GB/T18978.400

Professional implementation suggestions

1. Test material production: Ensure that the symbols are presented in a 28mm×28mm square, and the paper and electronic versions must maintain the same clarity
2. Data analysis: Record the distribution of incorrect choices according to the format of Appendix B.5, focusing on items with >15% incorrect associations
3. Multi-region testing: It is recommended to include at least one sample point from a minority region

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