Usability lab resources

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Setup with no lab

Shows the suggested setup for usability testing when a lab is not available.

Usability lab setup: the evaluation room

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a. Bird's-eye view of the evaluation room        
b. Dr. Barnum facilitates a usability test using the paper prototyping method.

 

A usability test of a paper prototype. Anupama, seated to the side of the participant, is playing the role of "computer."

Usability lab setup: the observation room

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a. Banks of monitors capture different camera views, as well as the computer screen, from the evaluation room.
b. Team members observe the participant on video monitors, as well as through a one-way mirror.

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a. Team at work in the observation room
b. Moderator (or team administrator) discussing observations with the team

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