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MODULE 2<br />

UNIT 5 - USABILITY<br />

Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />

1.0 Introduction<br />

2.0 Objectives<br />

3.0 Main Content<br />

3.1 Introduction to Usability<br />

3.2 Usability Concepts <strong>and</strong> Guidelines<br />

3.3 Usability Considerations<br />

3.4 ISO St<strong>and</strong>ard for Usability<br />

3.5 Usability Methodologies<br />

4.0 Conclusion<br />

5.0 Summary<br />

6.0 Tutor Marked Assignment<br />

7.0 Further Reading <strong>and</strong> Other Resources<br />

1.0 INTRODUCTION<br />

Having read through the course guide, you will be introduction to Usability, Usability<br />

Concepts <strong>and</strong> Guidelines, Usability Considerations, ISO St<strong>and</strong>ard for Usability <strong>and</strong><br />

various Usability Methodologies.<br />

2.0 OBJECTIVES<br />

By the end this unit, you should be able to:<br />

• Explain usability<br />

• Identify the various concepts <strong>and</strong> guidelines <strong>of</strong> usability<br />

• Have good underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> the ISO St<strong>and</strong>ard for usability.<br />

• Highlight the various usability methodologies.<br />

3.0 MAIN CONTENT<br />

3.1 INTRODUCTION TO USABILITY<br />

Usability is a term used to denote the ease with which people can employ a particular<br />

tool or other human-made object in order to achieve a particular goal. Usability is a<br />

qualitative attribute that assesses how easy user interfaces are to use. The word<br />

"usability" also refers to methods for improving ease-<strong>of</strong>-use during the design process.<br />

Usability can also refer to the methods <strong>of</strong> measuring usability <strong>and</strong> the study <strong>of</strong> the<br />

principles behind an object's perceived efficiency or elegance.<br />

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