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Usability Testing – Paper Prototypes
Usability Testing - Easy as 1-2-3
Planning the test
Conducting the test
Post-test activities
Planning the test
Define the goals of the usability test
Design the test to meet the goals
Group or individual?
Select participants
Introduce yourself
Make participants feel comfortable
Be clear on the objectives of the test
Have another person present to record comments
Tips on talking with participants
Be careful what you say; don’t influence either during test or during discussion
Discussions should occur only after the test (or after each question) depending on test
Have a concrete method of capturing answers
Have a few open questions at the end for discussion
Thank everyone for participating
Conducting the test
Post-test activities
Consolidate results without analyzing
Analyze your results
Draw conclusions
AbandonedProperty
Media &Publications
Finance &Investments
AffiliatedPrograms
FinancialEducation
RetirementInformation
Paper prototype – TRE example
RetirementInformation
For RetireesFor Active Members
For Employers Contact Us
ForRetirees
Retirement CheckMailing Dates
DownloadableApplications
& Forms
FrequentlyAsked
Questions(FAQs)
For ActiveMembers
Estimate Retirement
Benefits
PaymentOptions
Contract Service
Buy Back
GroupClassification
DownloadableApplications
& Forms
AbandonedProperty
Search forAbandoned
Property
Check YourClaim Status
Print Forms
FrequentlyAsked
Questions(FAQs)
AbandonedProperty
Information
ImportantNotices toThe Public
Regulations Contact Us
AbandonedProperty
Information
What’s NewGift Certificate
LawHolder
InformationAuction
InformationOutreach
Information
Media &Publications
AnnualReports
NewslettersPhotoGallery
Press Releases
Finance &Investments
Loan Programs& Authorities
Bond Resources& Information
Investments
Loan Programs& Authorities
CommonwealthCovenant
Fund
MassachusettsWater Pollution
AbatementTrust
MassachusettsSchoolBuildingAuthority
Bond Information& Resources
DAC – InvestorRelations Provider
Buy Mass Bonds
Investments
CashManagementDepartment
PRIM Board
AffiliatedPrograms
AsianAmerican
Commission
MassachusettsSilver
Legislature
VeteransBonuses
AlcoholBeverages
ControlCommission
AsianAmerican
Commission
Background LegislationUpcoming
Events
MassachusettsSilver
Legislature
About theSilver
Legislature
FrequentlyAsked
Questions(FAQs)
SilverLegislatureObjectives
ContactUs
Veterans Bonuses
About theVeterans
BonusDivision
World War IIBonus
Information
Korean WarBonus
Information
Vietnam War
BonusInformation
WelcomeHome Bonus
Information
ContactUs
FinancialEducation
SMARTRetirement& Beyond
FinancialSMARTS
forStudents
Saving Makes Cents
Cautionwith
Credit
TheMoney
Conference
Tomorrow’sMoney
Brown BagLunchSeries
Saving MakesCents
IntroductionWorking Together
ContestsContact
Us
Paper prototypes
Very simple to create
Removes unnecessary distractions that a website provides
Confirms or denies the information architecture
If conducted early enough in the process, will save valuable time and rework
