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Preliminary Study of Validating Vocabulary Selection and Organization of A Manual Communication Board in Malay.

Onwi, Nadwah (2014) Preliminary Study of Validating Vocabulary Selection and Organization of A Manual Communication Board in Malay. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

An integral component of a language-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system is providing vocabulary typical of fluent native language speakers. In the absence of reliable and valid research on Malay vocabulary for AAC, this descriptive study explored the validation process of vocabulary selection and organization for a 144-location manual communication board. An hour of aided language samples (talking while pointing to a prototype display) followed by self-administered surveys were gathered from four typical native Malay speakers (n=4), aged between 22 to 36 years at the University of Pittsburgh. Vocabulary frequency analysis, word commonality, and overall perceptions and feedback on the prototype display were compiled and analyzed. A total of 1112 word tokens and 454 word types were analyzed to support preliminary validation of the selected vocabulary and word organization of the prototype. Approximately 40% of the words on the display were used during the interview and the top 20 words were reported. Findings also suggest the importance of morphology and syntax considerations at early design stages. The positive overall perception of the display including vocabulary selection, the cultural and ethnicity appropriateness, and suggestions for system improvement were confirmed by the usability survey. Minimal rearrangement of the icon display needs to be performed to improve the usability of the system. Thus, the study findings support the early Malay manual communication board for AAC intervention. However, the limitation of the sample size and additional research is required to support a final display that optimizes vocabulary and morphosyntactic organization of a manual communication board in Malay.


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Item Type: University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Onwi, Nadwahnadwahonwi@me.com
ETD Committee:
TitleMemberEmail AddressPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairHill, Katherine Jkhill@pitt.eduKHILL
Committee MemberSeelman, Katherinekds31@pitt.eduKDS31
Committee MemberPearlman, Jonathanjlp46@pitt.edu JLP46
Date: 13 January 2014
Date Type: Publication
Defense Date: 14 November 2013
Approval Date: 13 January 2014
Submission Date: 12 November 2013
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 95
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences > Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Degree: MS - Master of Science
Thesis Type: Master's Thesis
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: words, language, Malay, Astronesian language, word, communication, board, AAC, system, language-based system, manual
Additional Information: alternative email: nadwaho@gmail.com
Date Deposited: 13 Jan 2014 19:11
Last Modified: 15 Nov 2016 14:15
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/19988

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