Usability Testing | Glossary

 

Definition

Usability testing is an exploratory, empirical technique that has been used to answer the query of how an end user responds to a software under realistic conditions. It is an established technique that is considered as standard practice.

It consists of observation of representative end users, and their interactions with the product. A goal is set, but no specific instructions are set for usage. A team observes, takes notes, and comprehensively tracks the end users, and post-test analysis is conducted on difficulties and problems faced by the user.

 

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book series

Managing The Design Factory | Book Series

Overview:

The author Donald Reinersten presents the concepts and practical guidance to anyone struggling to deliver the products out of the pipeline, and into the market. This is the first book that illustrated the principles of World Class Manufacturing to work in product development process, combined with the powerful analytical tools of queuing, information and system.   This book also presents the proven methodologies of organization design and risk management. ‘Managing The Design Factory’ is a real toolkit for product developers, in which the author presents full of practical techniques and concrete examples.

Authors:

Donald G. Reinersten

Published In:

1997