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Set Up for the Test SessionsMake sure you have everything you needUse the test plan to create a list of everything that you need to do to set up for the test sessions. Usually, you must be sure you have:
Do a dry-run and a pilot testIf you are at all worried about the technology, do a dry-run without a participant. A dry-run allows you to test the technology and to get a good sense of the scenarios and the Web site. Then do a pilot test. In a pilot test, you learn:
Also, in a pilot test, the facilitator and note-taker(s) get to practice their roles. Do the pilot test with a participant from your less experienced user group because that way, you are more likely to see any problems with your materials or your timing. Do the pilot test at least a few days before the main data collection is scheduled to start so that you have time to change the scenarios or other materials if necessary. If the pilot test is different from the regular test, do not count the pilot test participant's data, especially not in your quantitative results. If you do not make changes after the pilot test and the pilot test was very much like the other test sessions, you may want to count the pilot test participant's data. Next stepsOnce you have set up, you are ready to Conduct the Usability Test. |
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