Heuristic
A rule that is usually right, used to spot problems quickly.
Definition
A rule of thumb used to evaluate or guide design, based on expert experience rather than on measurement of a specific case.
Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.
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A rule that is usually right, used to spot problems quickly.
Example
Nielsen's ten usability heuristics, used as review criteria in an expert evaluation.
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TERM·006 · Region X · Grid D6
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- Visibility of System StatusHEUR·001 · Heuristic
- Heuristic EvaluationRES·002 · Research method
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