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Getting Started with Early-Design Tests

by William Hudson | | 31 min read
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As with most research tools, you need to decide what you’re trying to find out and who to conduct your research with. In this video, William Hudson talks about these important questions and the related issues of participant recruitment and screening:

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References & Where to Learn More

Optimal Workshop, Tree and First-Click Testing

UsabilityHub, First-Click Tests

UXarmy, Tree Testing

UXtweak, Tree Testing

Optimal Workshop, Add participant screening questions

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