Interface-usability evaluation: science of trade-offs

1 September 1992

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Software

Vol. 9 (5) , 97-98
https://doi.org/10.1109/52.156902

Abstract

The effectiveness of four techniques in evaluating the usability of a graphical user interface is presented. The techniques are heuristic evaluation, usability testing, guidelines, and cognitive walkthrough. The techniques are compared as to the number, type, and severity of the problems each could identify for a specific product.

Keywords

USABILITY
TESTING
COSTS
USER INTERFACES
GUIDELINES
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
DATA ENGINEERING
DESIGN ENGINEERING
DESIGN METHODOLOGY

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