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Handbook of Usability Testing - Second Edition

By : Jeffrey Rubin, Dana Chisnell
Book Image

Handbook of Usability Testing - Second Edition

By: Jeffrey Rubin, Dana Chisnell

Overview of this book

Whether it's software, technical documentation, a cell phone, or a refrigerator, your customer expects your product to be easy to use. Completely updated with current industry best practices and more varied examples, it can give you that all-important marketplace advantage: products that perform the way users expect. The first part of the book introduces you to the overview of testing which covers the definition of the key terms and presents an expanded discussion of user-centered design and other usability techniques. As you progress, you’ll learn the various steps involved in performing a test. The later chapters explore the advanced testing methods and discuss how to extend one’s influence of the whole product development strategy. By the end of this book, you’ll have the exact knowledge to understand and improve the usability of your product.
Table of Contents (6 chapters)

Part II

The Process for Conducting a Test

Chapter 5: Develop the Test Plan

Chapter 6: Set Up a Testing Environment

Chapter 7: Find and Select Participants

Chapter 8: Prepare Test Materials

Chapter 9: Conduct the Test Sessions

Chapter 10: Debrief the Participant and Observers

Chapter 11: Analyze Data and Observations

Chapter 12: Report Findings and Recommendations