An advanced interface for sports tournament predictions uses direct manipulation to allow users to make nonlinear predictions. Unlike previous interface designs, the interface helps users focus on their prediction tasks by enabling them to first choose a winner and then fill out the rest of the bracket. In real-world tests of the proposed interface (for the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament and 2015/2016 UEFA Champions League), the authors validated the use of direct manipulation as an alternative to widgets. Using visitor interaction logs, they were able to determine the strategies people use to perform predictions and identify potential areas of improvement for further prediction interfaces.

Direct manipulation in sports tournament predictions interfaces improves user focus and helps focus on nonlinear predictions, compared to widgets.

Sports Tournament Predictions Using Direct Manipulation

Key Takeaway: Direct manipulation in sports tournament predictions interfaces improves user focus and helps focus on nonlinear predictions, compared to widgets.