Discussion Archive: June 2005

Interesting problem

I'm working on an interesting problem right now
and would welcome some suggestions from others.
(Is there an IX pattern associated with this??)

Let's say I have the following:
(component names are made up)

Component Number of Components
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Box 1..N
Bubble 1..N
Bone 1..N

There are 1..N Bubbles and 1..N Bones associated
with any Box (and vice versa).

The user can choose any component first, and then
any component second, and then the final component.

So, the user can choose "Bone A", after which the
list of Boxes and Bubbles should be limited to o

exploratory protocol focus group

What is an exploratory protocol focus group?

I am assuming that it is a focus group. However, I am wondering what the benefits/disadvantages are of going with an exploratory protocol focus group as opposed to just doing a usability test (say this relates to testing a cell phone).

I need some ammo on why we should focus on doing usability tests as opposed to doing "exploratory protocol focus groups.." To me testing will allow us to get better feedback on both a qualitative and quantitative basis.

web usability testing books

Hi all.
I'm looking for any good boks on usability testing, preferably web
usability testing.
Quick-and-dirty-testing aswell as traditional testing.

How to plan a usability test session:
-How to gather test subjects.
-Quantative and qualitative research.
-Research over different periods of time.
-Budget calculation.
-Measure: efficiency, effectiveness, learning curve, satisfaction.

Wired Nextfest?

I realize this is a bit late, but just taking a shot if anybody is
travelling to Chicago for Nextfest this weekend. I'm looking for someone to
share accomodation. I will be driving from East Lansing, MI...a carpool
would fine too.

Vishal
http://www.blog.vishaliyer.com