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Usability evaluation for mobile device: A comparison of laboratory and field tests
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 08:46 authored by Duh, HB-L, Tan, GCB, Chen, VH-hUsability testing of mobile devices is an emerging area of research in the field of Human-Computer Interaction. Guidelines had been established as to how usability tests should be conducted. However, there are limitations to the effectiveness of conventional usability tests, especially for mobile devices. Mobile devices typically are used in different situations, but current evaluation method cannot uncover problems in all type of situations. Hence, this study evaluates the effectiveness of conventional laboratory usability tests. It investigated the differences between usability tests on mobile phones conducted in laboratory and real life situation. Significant differences were found, including the frequency and severity of usability problems encountered, the users’ behavior, and subjective responses to the device and the interaction.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of MobileHCI 2006Editors
ACMPagination
181-186ISBN
1-59593-390-5Department/School
School of Information and Communication TechnologyPublisher
ACMPlace of publication
USAEvent title
8th International Conference on Human Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and ServicesEvent Venue
Helsinki, FinlandDate of Event (Start Date)
2006-09-12Date of Event (End Date)
2006-09-15Rights statement
Copyright 2006 ACMRepository Status
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