Pilot Data Collection Survey and Analytical Techniques for Persuasion Engineering Systems

Abstract

Persuasive communication is learned from childhood and can further be refined through study and experience. The ability to persuade through effective argumentation is regarded as a sign of intelligence,enticing others to form social bonds. Persuasive dialogue can be used to encourage interlocutors to take up self-care and beneficial habits or help them stop harmful routines or addictions. This paper details a pilot survey, and data analysis techniques,designed to inform the development of a larger follow on experiment. The aim is to predict the most effective form of argumentation based on user characteristics.