Always Pilot Test User Research Studies

Summary: Running a pilot test for a user research study enables you to assess the study's effectiveness and avoid common problems in the main study.

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Pilot Testing: Getting It Right (Before) the First Time

Pilot testing (a session or two before the real test) helps fine-tune usability studies, leading to more reliable results. It provides an opportunity to validate the wording of the tasks, understand the time necessary for the session, and, if all goes well, may even supply an additional data point for your study.

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Kim Flaherty is an experience design and journey-management consultant working independently through her consultancy, Resonant XD.

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