Usability Testing: Are You Asking The Right Questions?
Usability testing is one of the most effective tools to aid in uncovering problem areas or stuck spots in a website’s design and structure. While any measure of testing is helpful, different types of testing and the way in which questions are asked can greatly affect user response, and ultimately, the outcome of solutions that will be put in place. The first thing to determine is whether to take a scripted or un-scripted approach to testing. Scripting is recommended for testing specific use cases and offers many benefits including delivering the most controlled environment. Reporting from scripted testing delivers both quantitative and qualitative data, all dependent on how the script is crafted. Setting the Scene Foremost, its important to indicate what areas of focus will be tested – this could be anything from the name of a website and how it will register with users to how the product/website functions. […]
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