Practical Guide to Usability Testing (Human/computer interaction)

Joseph S. Dumas/ Janice C. Redish

ISBN 10: 1841500208 / ISBN 13: 9781841500201

Published by Intellect L & D E F A E, 2000

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revised subsequent edition. 404 pages. 9.50x7.25x1.00 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk1841500208

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Title: Practical Guide to Usability Testing (Human/...

Publisher: Intellect L & D E F A E

Publication Date: 2000

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

In this volume, the authors begin by defining usability, advocating and explaining the methods of usability engineering and reviewing many techniques for assessing and assuring usability throughout the development process. They then follow all the steps in planning and conducting a usability test, analyzing data, and using the results to improve both products and processes. This book is simply written and filled with examples from many types of products and tests. It discusses the full range of testing options from quick studies with a few subjects to more formal tests with carefully designed controls. The authors discuss the place of usability laboratories in testing as well as the skills needed to conduct a test. Included are forms to use or modify to conduct a usability test, as well as layouts of existing labs that will help the reader build his or her own.

About the Authors:

Joseph S. Dumas is a chief scientist at American Institutes for Research. Janice C. Redish is president of Redish & Associates, Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland.

Joseph S. Dumas is a chief scientist at American Institutes for Research. Janice C. Redish is president of Redish & Associates, Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland.