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I don't think the scope of the usability tests shouldn't include creating a database,
database user or giving that user privileges -- that is not within the scope of the
drupal installer.  So remember to provide and test the database details before
commencing each usability test that includes the drupal installer.

Alternatively, if the person participating in the test doesn't know what a database
is, or understand that drupal has to connect to a database, it's probably a good idea
to skip the installation process and ask them to do more common tasks, like
configuring drupal, or simply creating content, taxonomy terms and other more common
tasks.

I think it's okay to exchange one 'full' (install, configure, add content) usability
test for two or three 'common tasks' usability tests.

Remember that a usability does NOT test the user, it tests USABILITY.  It's important
that everyone (especially the volunteer participating) understand that drupal is
being tested, and not the user.  The user will NOT get a mark, be approved nor pass
nor fail.  Drupal get's 'marked' in this test!  :)

On that note, don't be afraid to get you're grandma to be a tester.  The only
prerequisite for testers should be that they use the internet at least fortnightly. 
It's also important that the tester be comfortable and relaxed, so it's probably best
to do the testing on their computer in their office or home.

Now I'm covering scope of the above-linked articles...  Effective usability tests are
not as easy as they seem.  It might also be useful to do you're own report like
Factory Joe did, before running tests with volunteers.  This will help you gain
confidence with finding and reporting findings (results).

Here's another great article on how to get the most out of usability tests
http://www.uxmatters.com/MT/archives/000183.php

Feel free to exclude the actual install procedure from the tests.  However, it is
probably a good idea to start from an empty site.

I would also recommend using Drupal 6, not Drupal 5.

I claim this task.

Awesome! Really excited about this one. :)

Just marking this claimed.

StallonSelvan, see http://groups.drupal.org/node/7352#comment-21974

2 tests done, 1 remaining...

Great. Thanks for the status update! When your results are complete, could you please
post them to http://drupal.org/node/197221 ?

Sure... i have almost finished the report, on completion i will upload it at the
above site.

A polite poke. ;) This task is a bit overdue.

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Sorry for the delay, i will be uploading my report today or at the latest tomorrow.
Apologizing for the delay again.

Extending deadline to tomorrow.

Please post your work to the drupal issue at http://drupal.org/node/197221 as well.

Report is done, just finalizing it and posting in another couple of hours.

http://swizzy.frih.net/projects/drupal-usability-test-report

Hope its alright, and that it helps.

marking for review

Can somebody review this soon?

I just pinged the devel list with this and 4 other issues which are pending review >
24 hours. I'm hopeful that help is on the way!

This is a great test report. Not only did you describe the problems encountered, you
also gave some very helpful ideas. Excellent!

Gaele

To make this a little easier to track, I created a separate issue for this task at
http://drupal.org/node/199885

StallonSelvan:  Could you please post a comment at the above link with a link to your
report (or, even better, you could copy and paste your report into a comment in that
issue).  Then, set the status of the issue as "patch (code needs review)".  That
should help you get more comments on your work.

Will the task will be closed now? 

Can I claim another task if this is still labeled NeedsReview ?

Whoops, there was already a d.o issue for this.  That's at http://drupal.org/node/197221

This looks good.  Thanks for the hard work.  I'm marking this as closed so that you
can claim another task.  Keep up the good work.

In order to get credit for this task, please upload your final work to this issue.
See the wiki page at
http://code.google.com/p/google-highly-open-participation-drupal/wiki/HowToGetCreditForYourTask
for more information.

"Issue attachment storage quota exceeded." :(

http://swizzy.frih.net/file_download/36/drupal.zip - contains usability test report,
and a html file.

(uploaded the work here, because of above error!)

Unfortunately, it has to be here. We put in a support request was put into Google.
Please try again tomorrow, if you could!

The quota problem should be fixed now, so please try to upload again.  Thanks!

Cheers. File is uploaded :)

	drupal.zip
	3.5 KB Download

thanks, you're all set now.