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Validation - Experience and Ongoing Challenges..
Abstract:
Validation is an assessment activity that generates evidence to confirm whether the
performance of an integrated human-machine system complies with operational objectives.
Validation is one of several activities that comprise the standard suite of elements
comprising the human performance-related design support activities for a project.
This paper summarizes observations and opinions of the author from his experience
in designing and conducting system validations in the CANDU nuclear industry. The paper
outlines the validation experience base from which the observations are drawn, summarizes
lessons learned, describes limitations with current accepted practice, discusses ongoing
challenges, and offers suggestions for improvements in future practice.
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