1. Easy Voter Jitin Patel Perception of Electronic Voting Systems in Relation to Traditional Voting Methods Amongst Elderly Citizens

4. User Study Conditions Fill out two identical mock ballots – Once on Electronic Ballot – Once on Paper Ballot Complete Questionnaire after Study 15 Participants – Elderly Citizens, approximately age 65+ – Study Completed in retirement home

6. Results/Analysis Participants generally preferred and liked the electronic ballot over paper ballot – Participants without computer experience were surprised at the simplicity of the ballot Easier to follow the computer Many find paper ballots to be difficult to follow Conclusion: A computer-aided ballot would make voting easier for elderly people – Computer Aided voting could be made mobile for visits to retirement homes to provide experience with the system