Types of usability tests
Rubin's four types of tests
- Exploratory test
- Assessment test
- Validation test
- Comparison test
See Rubin and Chisnell chapter 3 for descriptions and examples of using these tests. The chart in Figure 3.1 is excellent for showing when these tests can be applied.
Sauro and Lewis (p. 10)
- Formative testing
- Summative testing