Dey Alexander: The five Es of usability

8th Mar. 2004


  • Effective

    • Completeness - was the task fully completed? Were the user's goals met?
    • Accuracy - was the task completed successfully? Did the user get the right or correct result? How well was the work done?

  • Efficient

    • Speed - was the user able to complete the task quickly?
    • Effort - was the user able to complete the task without undue cognitive effort?

  • Engaging

    • Pleasant - did the user have a pleasant experience when working on the task?
    • Satisfying - was the user satisfied by the way in which the application supported her work?

  • Error tolerant

    • Error prevention - did the user interface help users avoid making errors? Were errors minor rather than major?
    • Error recovery - if the user made an error, did the interface assist them in making a successful recovery?

  • Easy to learn

    • Predictability - was the user able to work with some certainty because the user interface built on her previous knowledge?
    • Consistency - was the interface consistent, so that once a user learnt how to use part of the application, they were able to easily learn how to use another part?



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