Usability studies typically contain the same set of items each time they are conducted. It’s important to plan accordingly, produce these documents, and pilot test them before running a study for real.
- Instructions to Read to Participants – this document goes over what will happen in the study and follows the informed consent procedure.
- Consent Form – a form that participants sign that describes the benefits and risks of the study
- Note Taking Sheet – you can make your notes about usability problems here and mark-up an interface with sketches of problems
- Pre-Test Questionnaire – a questionnaire that participants answer before using the interface
- Tasks – a series of tasks that participants will try with the interface
- Post-Test Questionnaire – a questionnaire that participants answer after using the interface