Report usability testing for ms exsel
- 1. Sultan Qaboos University College of Education Instructional and Learning technologies (TECH4102) Usability Evaluation Expert-based usability evaluation Submitted to: Dr. Alaa Sadik. Done by: 1. Hamed Al-Maqbali 68719 2. Saif Al-Talbi 68708 Spring 2010
- 2. Overview: MS Excel is one of the most popular spreadsheet programs that can used to teach management processes and enhance problem-solving and thinking skills in mathematics and science. Purpose of evaluation: To evaluate effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction of MS Excel 2007 from expert. Audience: Sultan Qaboos University students. Results report: Effectiveness
- 4. Advantages: From results we found that Wizards is a new feature that added to Excel 2007 that is useful for students. Limitations: According to the finding there are no in the program. Expert There are some mistakes in the statements of the instrument like the grammar and spelling.
- 5. Usability Testing for MS Excel 2007 Target Audience: SQU students. Name: Age: Country: Job: E-mail: Effectiveness of Excel: Items Response Strongly disagree Agree Strongly Not disagree Agree Applicable 1 I would found using Excel is useful for students in helping them to avoid errors in calculation. 2 Excel helps students to be more effective in calculating numbers. 3 Using Excel would increase student’s productivity in calculation. 4 I feel that there is a need for Excel in the University. 5 Excel is a worthwhile calculation tool for students.
- 6. What features would you like to see added to Excel 2007 that useful for students? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Efficiency of Excel: Items Response Strongly disagree Agree Strongly Not disagree Agree Applicable 1 Excel provides students a simple class setup process. 2 Excel runs smoothly with no error for students. 3 Students could easily correct any errors use while they using Excel. 4 Students can use Excel successfully every time they use it. 5 The user’s guide is clearly written. 6 Additional training is necessary to use Excel effectively for students. 7 Students easily remember how to use Excel. 8 Students learned to use Excel quickly. 9 Students would find Excel easy to use. 10 The interface design is attractive for students.
- 7. What are the features that saved students time and effort? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ................................................................................................................................................................... Satisfaction of Excel: Items Response Strongly disagree Agree Strongly Not disagree Agree Applicable 1 You would recommend Excel to use by students. 2 Excel works the way students want it to work. 3 User’s guide is helpful. 4 You feel that there is a need for having students to Excel. 5 Excel is nice to use by students. 6 In general students satisfied with Excel. What are the features students most liked in Excel? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Reference: Dr.Alaa Sadik Survey for evaluating usability of RealGrade5 in Dr.Alaa Sadik Website. www.alaasadik.net