Evaluation Design: Evaluation Approaches Before Development

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What is a key feature of user surveys according to the text?

They are conducted during active use of the product.

They involve experts applying heuristics.

They are complimentary to usability tests and expert reviews. (correct)

They always involve representative users.

In which phase of evaluation are acceptance tests typically conducted?

After development (correct)

Before development

During development

At every phase

What kind of users are NOT involved in heuristic evaluation?

Design experts

Heuristic evaluation guidelines experts

Representative users (correct)

Users from technical universities

What is a common preference mentioned in the text regarding surveys?

Displayed on a screen for brief answers Signup and view all the answers

Which evaluation method is specifically mentioned for Phase 2 during development?

Cognitive walkthrough Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance emphasized in the text regarding user surveys?

Setting clear goals in advance when developing survey questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using questionnaires during the development phase of an evaluation session?

To evaluate the usability of the system Signup and view all the answers

Which evaluation approach involves methods like Cognitive Walkthrough and Heuristic Evaluation?

Usability testing and laboratories Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a questionnaire used frequently during usability evaluations?

SUS (System Usability Scale) Signup and view all the answers

During which phase do Acceptance tests typically occur?

After development Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evaluation focuses on improving a system before its final release?

Formative evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of User Surveys in the evaluation design?

To evaluate user experiences and opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Formative Evaluation during the development phase?

Identify problems and assess design's ability to support users Signup and view all the answers

What type of results are typically obtained from Formative Evaluation?

Both qualitative and quantitative results Signup and view all the answers

When is Summative Evaluation usually performed?

After UI designs are complete Signup and view all the answers

What type of experimental design is often used in Summative Evaluation?

Factorial experimental design with multiple independent variables Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for conducting Summative Evaluation?

Having a varying set of task scenarios Signup and view all the answers

In usability testing, what does Formative Evaluation primarily focus on?

Identifying problems and improving the design as it evolves Signup and view all the answers