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Beta tests are pilot studies of 2-3 participants to ensure that your measurements actual measure what you are testing, and how to efficiently administer the test. | Beta tests are pilot studies of 2-3 participants to ensure that your measurements actual measure what you are testing, and how to efficiently administer the test. | ||
If you have not done a usability study before fully compile your data and publish your results, whether that be by video posts or outlining the final report and filling in what data you have. When done, evaluate how to improve the test itself (consent form, video captures software, format, error spreadsheet, etc) and your post production | |||
If you have not done a usability study before fully compile your data and publish your results, whether that be by video posts or outlining the final report and filling in what data you have. When done, evaluate how to improve the test itself (consent form, video captures software, format, error spreadsheet, etc) and your post production work flow (video encoders, video hosting, blogging, etc). | |||
Publishing the tests now will also encourage buy-in from team members and management, solicit valuable feedback, and make generally help your usability cause. If possible, have a stakeholder watch the test and perform the sticky note exercise. If you are working remotely and are using video tagging assign a video to each stakeholder. | Publishing the tests now will also encourage buy-in from team members and management, solicit valuable feedback, and make generally help your usability cause. If possible, have a stakeholder watch the test and perform the sticky note exercise. If you are working remotely and are using video tagging assign a video to each stakeholder. | ||
Coworkers may want to fix something, a boss may want to add additional goals. These are all good signs of usability buy-in. While respecting time constraints, try to implement their suggestions and any improvements to the test or post-production work flow. | |||
Coworkers may want to fix something, a boss may want to add additional goals. These are all good signs of usability buy-in. While respecting time constraints, try to implement their suggestions and any improvements to the test or post-production | |||
===Gamma Phase=== | ===Gamma Phase=== | ||