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heuristic evaluation
hyoo-RIS-tik eh-val-yoo-AY-shun
hjʊˈrɪstɪk ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃənListen
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heuristicevaluation
Dictionary meaning
a usability inspection method in which a small group of evaluators examines an interface and judges its compliance with recognized usability principles called heuristics; Jakob Nielsen's ten usability heuristics are the most widely used set, covering visibility of system status, match between system and real world, user control and freedom, and error prevention among others; cost-effective and fast compared to user testing and most valuable when combined with it
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