Takeaway Points

  • When designing tasks or talking to users during usability tests, avoid using words that appear in the user interface.

  • Avoid influencing the tester during tests.

  • Watch out for situations where the tester looks to you for guidance, since these indicate usability problems.

  • Avoid putting the tester through stressful situations.

  • Don’t constantly ask the tester to speak out loud.

  • Stop the test if the tester seems to get upset or annoyed.

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