Achieving Quality Research with Formative Usability Testing (original) (raw)

Drawing upon various studies and expert opinion, I will examine possible appropriate quality metrics for evaluating research using formative user testing.Quality research should be structured to be appropriate to the project, utilizing best methodological practices where feasible. Data gathered should be meaningful in that results are indicative of major usability problems and are actionable. Finally, quality research using formative testing should generate insight into understanding users and should provide information to address user needs. Mindful compromises against internal validity and reliability can be made to achieve these goals.