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lexico · 09-12-2007, 11:22 AM

As a data point, Carver (in Optimal Rate of Reading Prose. Ronald P. Carver. Reading Research Quarterly, Vol. 18, No. 1, 56-88. Autumn, 1982. 56) quoted 200ms/word for optimal comprehension. That's 300wpm.

For more background and references, see: http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/~muter/pmuter1.htm

Lex

09-12-2007, 11:22 AM	#26
lexico Lexicographer Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Midlands, UK Device: IBM X 41 T, Samsung D500, Nokia N 800	Optimal reading speed As a data point, Carver (in Optimal Rate of Reading Prose. Ronald P. Carver. Reading Research Quarterly, Vol. 18, No. 1, 56-88. Autumn, 1982. 56) quoted 200ms/word for optimal comprehension. That's 300wpm. For more background and references, see: http://www.psych.utoronto.ca/~muter/pmuter1.htm Lex