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One of the biggest myths about usability testing is that it costs thousands of dollars a day to run the most basic of tests. Sure, many high-profile engineers will charge you over $10,000 a day, but if you want to conduct a test yourself, you could easily do it for around $250.
All you need is five users, an average home computer, camcorder with tripod, stopwatch, $250 and a few hours of your time.
| Number of Users: | Five |
|---|---|
| Type of Users: | Any Internet User (Targeted users preferred) |
| Test Location: | Your/Customer's Office |
| Test Supervisor: | You |
| Observers: | None Present |
| Test Schedule: | Anytime |
| Test Preparation: | List of Tasks and Questions |
| Costs: | $250 ($50 Per User Per Hour) |
12.1. Number of Users
12.2. Types of Users
12.3. Test Location
12.4. Test Supervisor
12.5. Observers
12.6. Test Schedule
12.7. Test Preparation
12.8. Costs
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