Executive Summary DeepDyve is one of the top research search engines. We evaluate the usability of the DeepDyve website. Introduction DeepDyve is a website that provides paid access to research articles. I will review this website for usability. Our References for This Article If you want to see our references for this article and related…
Executive Summary The NIH is the largest funder of health-related research. We evaluate the usability of the NIH website. Introduction The NIH website is primarily of interest to those that are applying for grants to perform health-related research. The NIH’s budget is enormous, as is explained in the following quote. As NIH’s budget has grown…
Executive Summary The FDA declares when they approve drugs but provides encapsulated information around the clinical trials on their website. Introduction The FDA is considered the official approving body of drugs in the US, and its influence goes far beyond the US. When investigating the FDA website, it became apparent that the FDA publishes remarkably…
Executive Summary The ROI from UX research is very appealing. We cover the implications of this ROI. Introduction Management loves to find the return on its endeavors. One very strong area of ROI is in UX research. Our References for This Article See this link if you want to see our references for this article…
Executive Summary Agile is used to justify shortening development timelines. This typically ends up undermining UX research. Introduction Management has latched onto Agile to shorten timelines under the false concept that they are doing something advanced. One of the first things to be disregarded and minimized under the Agile method (as employed in practice is…
Executive Summary The term user experience was created to distinguish UI. The term is quite problematic. Introduction Often not much thought is put into the term “user experience,” however, if one analyzes the term, it is not very helpful in describing what is being measured when one measures a “user experience.” I will cover the…
Executive Summary Two of the most important topics of running UX tests are the number of test subjects and the number of observers. Introduction The lesser discussed topic of the number of UX test observers, versus the number of test subjects, is the topic of this article. Our References for This Article See this link…
Executive Summary Remote UX testing has many software tools that one can use to record video and store UX test data. We cover how we accomplish this. Introduction There are many options for recording UX data. It can be confusing as to the right tool to use. Our References for This Article See this link…
Executive Summary Lower common denominator UX testing looks for bottlenecks in the UX with lower than average skilled computer users. We cover why LCD UX testing is part of our approach. Introduction Applications are developed with high-functioning computer users. For this reason, much of the application will have already been tested and be function for…
Executive Summary Moderated UX testing has specific advantages and disadvantages versus unmoderated. We get into the major factors. Introduction Moderated UX testing is when the researcher participates in the research. Unmoderated is when a testing platform records the test and is a form of testing automation. In this article, we will cover each. Our References…