Tree Testing

A research method that tests a site’s navigation structure on its own, asking users to find items in a text-only hierarchy to check if labels and grouping work.

Related terms

• Hierarchy
• Research
• Contextual Inquiry
• Wizard of Oz
• A/B Testing

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