[Sigia-l] testing navigation models

[Eric Scheid]

> Card sorting is a generative technique, not an evaluation technique. It
> is used to get ideas on content groupings, not to test that they work.

Well, open card sorting certainly is that. Closed card sorting can be used
to verify the categories in place, although I wish there was more
information on this variation of the technique.

    http://iawiki.net/ClosedCardSort

>>> Looking for methods to test navigation models. With no time allotted
>>> to testing in the schedule I'm looking for recommendations from the
>>> community to test a navigation model designed for a non-transactional
>>> information site with six user groups, one primary.  What are some
>>> non-html, fast, and dirty methods out there?

Another tool to consider is Card Based Classification Evaluation.

http://boxesandarrows.com/archives/cardbased_classification_evaluation.php
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/ext_cardbased/

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