7.2 Flashcards
usability
how well a product can be effectively + efficiently used by users. functions in predictable and consistent way
usefulness
extent to which user can achieve his goals
effectiveness
ease w which users can do what they intend
learnability
system for operating is easy to learn
attitude
users perceptions + feelings towards a product
enhanced usability
improvement of products design to make it easier for user to use
benefits of enhanced usability
improved product acceptance
improved UX
reduced errors
interface
point at which a user interacts w object. good interfaces are intuitive and easy to use
population stereotype
when person is categorised into a population based on how a particular population may act
advantages of population stereotype
form assumptions abt group of people
possibly predict behaviour
decisions can be made quickly
disadvantages of population stereotype
decisions can be wrong
assumptions may not fit w all people of the population
behaviour that was predicted may be wrong