Using the Funnel Technique in Usability Testing

Summary: Even when you want to test a specific feature, start with broader tasks to capture natural user behavior and observe what participants would do on their own. If they fail, follow up with directed tasks.

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Kate Moran is a former NN/G employee who worked on research, teaching, management, and thought leadership. Her expertise spanned qualitative and quantitative research methods. At NN/G Kate published research findings on topics such as digital content, information-seeking user behaviors, and AI.

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