| Woohyuk Jang
The Effects of Humanoid Avatar Gaze on Chat Communication in Virtual Worlds
| Division: | Life Sciences / None | | Category: | Senior | | Region: | York | | City: | Thornhill, ON | | School: | | | Abstract: | This is an experimental project that investigated the effects of an avatar on the quality of communication experienced. Through the analyses, it is determined that the presence of an avatar increases the quality of chat communication. However, it is inconclusive if a direct avatar gaze condition improves upon an indirect avatar gaze condition. |
| Awards | Value | Statistical Society of Canada Award
Sponsor: Statistical Society of Canada | $1 000.00 | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 000.00 | University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship
Senior Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Ottawa | $1 000.00 | Bronze Medal - Health Sciences
Senior
Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research | $300.00 | | Total | $3 300.00 | |
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