Comments on: Why Context Matters Most For Local Government http://mynameismartin.com/why-context-matters-most-for-local-government/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:56:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: MyFavouriteCake http://mynameismartin.com/why-context-matters-most-for-local-government/comment-page-1/#comment-10 MyFavouriteCake Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:09:11 +0000 http://mynameismartin.com/?p=77#comment-10 Interesting post by Paul, and it backs up a point that I believe in. I can only see that usability testing done in a controlled environment, can only provide unrealistic metrics. They are fake tests essentially which can only get you part of the picture. Weighing the benefit against the cost is something that should be done. I do believe they can provide some benefit, but I think it must be understood that the output is artificial. But, then again - I could be wrong. Interesting post by Paul, and it backs up a point that I believe in.

I can only see that usability testing done in a controlled environment, can only provide unrealistic metrics. They are fake tests essentially which can only get you part of the picture. Weighing the benefit against the cost is something that should be done.

I do believe they can provide some benefit, but I think it must be understood that the output is artificial.

But, then again – I could be wrong.

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