Difference between revisions of "Usability"
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|'''Learnability''' || An easy way for users to accomplish basic tasks the first time they encounter the design (a user-friendly Website). | |'''Learnability''' || An easy way for users to accomplish basic tasks the first time they encounter the design (a user-friendly Website). | ||
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| − | |'''Efficiency''' ||Once users have learned the design, how quickly can they perform tasks | + | |'''Efficiency''' ||Once users have learned the design, how quickly can they perform tasks. |
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|'''Memorability''' ||When users return to the design after a period of time, how easily can they reestablish proficiency. | |'''Memorability''' ||When users return to the design after a period of time, how easily can they reestablish proficiency. | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 23 July 2008
 USABILITY |
| A quality attribute that assesses how easy user interfaces are to use. The term usability also refers to methods for improving ease-of-use during the design process. Usability is defined by six quality components [1]: |
| Qualities | Content |
|---|---|
| Utility | A key attribute of a design process is utility, which refers to the design's functionality. Usability and utility are equally important. |
| Learnability | An easy way for users to accomplish basic tasks the first time they encounter the design (a user-friendly Website). |
| Efficiency | Once users have learned the design, how quickly can they perform tasks. |
| Memorability | When users return to the design after a period of time, how easily can they reestablish proficiency. |
| Errors | How easily users can recover from the errors. |
| Satisfaction | How pleasant is it to use the design process. |
References
- ↑ www.useit.com,www.motive.co.nz, en.wikipedia.org (23 July 2008)