Quantitative Research Methods Flashcards
What is Quantitative Research?
Task Completion Rates
Usability Testing | Measuring the percentage of users who successfully complete a task.
Time on Task
Usability Testing | Tracking how long users take to complete a task
Error Rate
Usability Testing | Counting the number of errors made during task completion.
Efficiency Metrics
Usability Testing | Combining task success and time data to evaluate usability efficiency.
Closed-Ended Questions
Surveys and Questionnaires | Multiple-choice, Likert scales, and rating questions.
System Usability Scale (SUS)
Surveys and Questionnaires | A standardized 10-item questionnaire to measure usability
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Surveys and Questionnaires | Measures users’ likelihood of recommending a product or service.
Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)
Surveys and Questionnaires | Evaluates user satisfaction on specific interactions or the overall experience.
User Effort Score (UES)
Surveys and Questionnaires | Assesses the perceived effort to complete a task.
A/B Testing
Comparing two versions of a design (e.g., A vs. B) to identify which performs better based on predefined metrics such as click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, or engagement levels.
Click Maps
Heatmaps and Click Tracking | Shows where users click most on a page.
Scroll Maps
Heatmaps and Click Tracking | Displays how far users scroll down a page.
Hover Maps
Heatmaps and Click Tracking | Tracks mouse movements to infer areas of interest
Web Analytics
Tools like Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics to measure:
- Page views
- Bounce rates
- Session duration
- Conversion rates