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01/12/2002 Entry: "12-Jan-2002 -- Usability Testing - Netscape Navigator Vs. Microsoft Internet Explorer"

Usability Testing - Netscape Navigator Vs. Microsoft Internet Explorer -- "All users were able to complete their tasks faster with Netscape, and all had a higher satisfaction rating for Netscape, though the overall satisfaction was quite high for both browsers. Users also concurred that the test did not seem biased towards either browser. All three users preferred Netscape Navigator over Internet Explorer to access the Internet, though two agreed that both browsers were very good, and that in the absence of Netscape, they wouldn't mind using IE. One user was not "very happy" with IE, yet this user's satisfaction rating for the browser was similar to the other participants."

Replies: 3 comments

That study is pretty old; while there isn't a date, just reading it should tell you that they are using software several versions behind the current releases. Dubious value at this point.

Posted by Tyler Durden @ 01/12/2002 11:46 AM EST

Mr Durden is missing the point: "All _three_ users ..." Like the eTradeshowGirls.com entry yesterday, this is a perfect example how _not_ to do things.

Posted by J.K.V. @ 01/12/2002 03:52 PM EST

Do you think that a study of 3 (three) users is a serious way to get statistically correct information? A perfect example of "Don't do this!"...

Posted by Etienne PIRON @ 01/13/2002 09:06 AM EST

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