FARIAS, J. A. L.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0012158802048890; FARIAS, José Antônio Leal de.
Abstract:
Human Computation is an approach that uses humans to get more satisfactory results in areas where current computational infrastructures cannot meet properly. Several
techniques and applications have been developed to support this approach and some of
them use financial rewards as a stimulus to individuals, while others make use of games
specifically designed to support a particular task and, at the same time, as a means to
increase the participation and engagement of his participants. This study describes the
results of an experiment that used regular games, not associated with any specific task
or activity, created just for entertainment, as a reward for these individuals. Our results
show that games are an effective means of stimulating the involvement in the execution
of Human Computations.
