Comparison of usability evaluation methods

Usability testing methods aim to evaluate the ease of use of a software product by its users. As existing methods are subjective and open to interpretation, scholars have been studying the efficacy of each method and their adequacy to different subjects, comparing which one may be the most appropriate in fields like e-learning, e-commerce, or mobile applications.

• Usability inspection
• Partial concurrent thinking aloud

• Exploring two methods of usability testing: concurrent versus retrospective think-aloud protocols