Usability Testing and Research (Part of the Allyn & Bacon Series in Technical Communication) - Softcover

Barnum, Carol M.; Dragga, Sam

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9780205315192: Usability Testing and Research (Part of the Allyn & Bacon Series in Technical Communication)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0205315194 ISBN 13: 9780205315192
Publisher: Longman, 2001

Synopsis

Built on a solid foundation of current research in the field, Usability Testing and Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date perspective in this increasingly important area of technical communication. Based on the most current research in the field, this book reflects the most recent developments and studies on this topic available. Sidebars throughout the book catch the attention of the readers and highlight key concepts in the text. A chapter on web testing provides coverage of what is now the hottest area in usability testing. End of chapter discussions and exercises reinforce learning. Frequent examples of planning, conducting, and reporting usability tests present current samples of projects. An appendix on teamwork gives pertinent advice in an area neglected by other texts: building and coordinating cross-functional teams for usability testing. For those interested in usability testing and research.

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Built on a solid foundation of current research in the field, Usability Testing and Research provides a comprehensive, up-to-date perspective in this increasingly important area of technical communication. Based on the most current research in the field, this book reflects the most recent developments and studies on this topic available. Sidebars throughout the book catch the attention of the readers and highlight key concepts in the text. A chapter on web testing provides coverage of what is now the hottest area in usability testing. End of chapter discussions and exercises reinforce learning. Frequent examples of planning, conducting, and reporting usability tests present current samples of projects. An appendix on teamwork gives pertinent advice in an area neglected by other texts: building and coordinating cross-functional teams for usability testing. For those interested in usability testing and research.

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Publisher
Longman
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0205315194
ISBN 13 
9780205315192
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
448
Rating
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