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Usability testing resource requirements

	Preparation	Implementation	Analysis
Investigator time, skill, and knowledge	Training or experience in writing surveys, consent forms, and user tasks. Creating a skilled team Training staff Conducting walkthroughs Acquiring equipment and testing site Planning for other data gathering methods (e.g. surveys, interviews, focus groups) Time – Medium to High depending on experience/ skill level	Soliciting participants who are similar to the potential product users Coordinating the study Time – Low to Medium depending on number of other data gathering methods used in the study	Training or experience in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. Time – Medium to High depending on what kind of data gathering methods are used and the number of usability tests.
Additional staff	None	Assistant(s) trained or experienced in usability testing and other data gathering methods.	Assistant(s) trained or experienced in usability testing and other data gathering methods.
Users' time	None	30 minutes – one hour for each test	None
Other resources	None	Usability lab (optional) or computer out in the field Audio/video recorder, screen recording software	Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Software (optional)

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