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Usability Test Screener Website Example 1 - 0

This document outlines a screener for recruiting participants for a usability test of a website. It includes an introduction explaining the purpose and benefits of the study. It then lists questions to screen participants on demographics like gender, age, income, computer experience, and familiarity with the subject domain. If the participant matches the desired profile, their contact information is collected and they are scheduled for a study session. Participants are asked to consent to being videotaped and are offered compensation for their time.

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Usability Test Screener Website Example 1 - 0

This document outlines a screener for recruiting participants for a usability test of a website. It includes an introduction explaining the purpose and benefits of the study. It then lists questions to screen participants on demographics like gender, age, income, computer experience, and familiarity with the subject domain. If the participant matches the desired profile, their contact information is collected and they are scheduled for a study session. Participants are asked to consent to being videotaped and are offered compensation for their time.

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Usability Test Screener

Introduction
Hello, my name is __. [Organization] is seeking [type of people] to take part in a usability test of a
[type of Web site].

[Provide context here on the purpose of the study, location, special considerations, date/time of
the sessions, and why the person’s involvement will benefit him or her (such as helping the
public, improving a resource he/she will use, etc.]

Does this sound like something that interests you? Before I schedule you for a session, do you
have a few moments to answer some questions?
General Questions
[Customize this by dropping or adding questions so that it reflects your site’s primary audience]
1. Are you male or female? [Recruit a mix of participants]
2. Have you participated in a [focus group or usability test] in the past six months?
3. Do you, or does anyone in your home, work [in a field or employer that would disqualify
you from participating, e.g., web designer, government employee, etc.]?
4. Which of the following best describes your age? [18 to 25; 26 to 39; 40 to 59; 60 - to 74;
75 and older]
5. Which of the following best describes your personal income? [e.g., under $25,000;
between $25,000 to $35,000, etc.]
6. Which of the following best describes your race or ethnic group? [e.g., Caucasian, Asian,
Black/African-American, Latino/a or Hispanic, etc.]
Professional Demographics
[Customize this to reflect your site’s primary audience]
1. What is your current position and title?
2. How long have you held this position?
3. Which of the following best describes your work environment? [e.g., commercial
business, nonprofit, government agency, self-employed, etc.]
4. Where [location] do you currently work?
5. Which of the following describes your highest level of education? [e.g., some high school,
high school graduate/GED, some college, college graduate, postgraduate (MA/PhD),
other (explain); recruit a mix]
Computer Expertise
[Customize this to reflect what you know about your site’s audience; recruit a mix of computer
experience]
1. Do you use a computer? [If no, terminate]
2. Beside read email, what are typical activities you do on the computer? [e.g.,
gaming/entertainment; reading the news; shopping/banking; graphic design/digital
pictures; programming/word processing, etc.]
3. About how many hours per week do you spend on the computer? [Recruit a range of
use, e.g., 0 to 10, 11 to 25, 26+ hours per week]
4. What computer platform do you usually use? [e.g. Mac, Windows XP, etc.]

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - 200 Independence Avenue,


1
S.W. - Washington, D.C. 20201
5. What Internet browser(s) do you usually use? [e.g., Firefox, IE v.6, AOL, etc.]
6. In the last year, how often have you visited the [Web site] to locate information? [A couple
of times in the last year; about once or twice a month; about once or twice a week;
often/daily; never]
Domain Knowledge
[You may wish to develop a series of questions asking about participants’ knowledge in your
site’s subject matter]
 Language skills [e.g., Native Spanish speakers]
 Awareness of domain area
 Self-rating of expertise or comfort in domain area [e.g., scale of 1 to 5 or 1 to 10]
 Technical knowledge [e.g., programmer, web designer, researcher, etc.]
 Years of experience in the technical field
 Use or knowledge of “competing” or similar sites or products
Contact Information
[If the person matches your qualifications, ask] May I have your contact information?
 Name of participant:
 Address:
 City, State, Zip:
 Daytime phone number:
 Evening phone number:
 Alternate [cell] phone number:
 Email address:

Those are all the questions I have for you. Your background matches the people we're looking
for. Would you be able to participate on [date, time]?

Before your session starts, we will ask you to sign a release form allowing us to videotape your
session. The videotape will only be used internally for further study if needed. Will you consent to
be videotaped?

[If you are paying participants or offering some form of compensation, mention] For your
participation, you will be paid [amount].

This study will take place in our usability lab at [location]. I will confirm your appointment a couple
of days before your session and provide you with directions to our office. What time is the best
time to reach you?

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - 200 Independence Avenue,


2
S.W. - Washington, D.C. 20201

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