Examining Legibility of the Letter "e" and Number "0" Using Classification Tree Analysis

This study investigated the legibility of onscreen typefaces and the influence of individual character features on correct identification. Specific attributes of alphanumeric characters and symbols shown to be the least legible were measured and analyzed using a statistical method called classification tree analysis. Results from this analysis for the letter "e" and the number zero are discussed.

Fox, Doug, Barbara S. Chaparro and Ed Merkle. Usability News (2007). Design>Typography>Online>Usability

Examining the Legibility of the Number '1' and the '÷' Symbol

This article continues the investigation of the legibility of onscreen typefaces and the influence of individual character features on correct identification. Specific attributes of alphanumeric characters and symbols shown to be the least legible were measured and analyzed using a statistical method called classification tree analysis. Results from this analysis for the number "1" and the "÷" symbol are discussed.

Fox, Doug, Barbara S. Chaparro and Ed Merkle. Usability News (2008). Articles>Typography>Usability