How Many Users Do You Need for Testing? | UX Fundamentals
ποΈ How Many Users Do You Need for Testing?
In this episode of UX Fundamentals, we answer one of the most common questions in usability testing:
"How many users do I need?" Discover the balance between gathering enough insights and optimizing resources.
π Why the Number Matters
Testing with too few users might leave critical issues undiscovered, while testing with too many can waste resources.
We explore why the number of participants is critical for maximizing efficiency and uncovering key insights.
π‘ The Magic Number: Five Users?
Learn why many usability experts recommend testing with five users for initial rounds.
Discover the reasoning behind this rule and how it allows you to identify the majority of usability issues efficiently.
π Scaling for Specific Needs
Different projects may require more or fewer participants depending on goals, audience diversity, and complexity.
Gain insights into when to scale up your participant pool and how to approach testing in iterative stages.
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