Automatic generation of high coverage usability tests

Software systems are often complex in the number of features that are available through the user interface and consequently, the number of interactions that can occur. Such systems are prone to errors when interactions do not work as anticipated. This research introduces a combinatorial method for setting up task-based usability tests. The method bridges contributions from mathematics, design of experiments, software test, and algorithms for application to usability testing. Categories & Subject Descriptors: H.5.2[User Interfaces]: Evaluation/methodology General Terms: Human Factors, Measurement, Theory, Verification

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Renée C. Bryce
• Keywords: CHI 2005, Combinatorial Method, Human Computer Interaction, Method Bridges Contributions, Task-based Usability Tests