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Wizard of Oz experiment

Wizard of Oz experiment noun: in the field of human-computer interaction, a research experiment in which subjects interact with a computer system that they believe to be autonomous, but which is actually being operated by an unseen human being.

Noun

Wizard of Oz experiment (plural Wizard of Oz experiments)

  1. In the field of human-computer interaction, a research experiment in which subjects interact with a computer system that they believe to be autonomous, but which is actually being operated by an unseen human being.

Forms of Wizard of Oz experiment

pluralWizard of Oz experiments

Origin of Wizard of Oz experiment

Referring to a scene in which the Wizard of Oz hides behind a curtain to project an intimidating shadow image.

Questions about Wizard of Oz experiment

What does Wizard of Oz experiment mean?
Wizard of Oz experiment means in the field of human-computer interaction, a research experiment in which subjects interact with a computer system that they believe to be autonomous, but which is actually being operated by an unseen human being.
What part of speech is Wizard of Oz experiment?
Wizard of Oz experiment is a noun.
What is the plural of Wizard of Oz experiment?
The plural of Wizard of Oz experiment is Wizard of Oz experiments.

Words near Wizard of Oz experiment in the dictionary

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  2. wizard hat
  3. wizard hats
  4. wizard mode
  5. Wizard of Oz
  6. Wizard of Oz experiment
  7. Wizard of Oz experiments
  8. wizard rock
  9. Wizard's Eye
  10. wizard's hat
  11. wizard's sleeve

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