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1. Handbook of Usability Testing: How to Plan, Design, and Conduct Effective Tests - www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471594032/ref=wl_it_dp/103-9072325-4770238?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2873QZOGZK78C&colid=2COCK2SNWH3V0
This is book is recommended on Jacob Nielsen's web site, however it's from 1994.
2. Usability Testing and Research - www.amazon.com/gp/product/0205315194/ref=wl_it_dp/103-9072325-4770238?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3JTJZ5NGJ09MD&colid=2COCK2SNWH3V0
3. A Practical Guide to Usability Testing - www.amazon.com/gp/product/1841500208/ref=wl_it_dp/103-9072325-4770238?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1QH3E7BQK6DVS&colid=2COCK2SNWH3V0
Can you recommend one of these or another book that you find comprehensive enough to start trying usability testing at your company?
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However, I have found that you can't easily beat any of the three principals of the Nielsen-Norman Group [nngroup.com].
We have this paper [nngroup.com] at work.
I own "230 Tips and Tricks for Better Usability Testing". It really has valuable tips but they are for people who have experience with performing tests.
I think I need something more comprehensive, like a guide for a beginner. The latest book from J. Nielsen is excellent, it covers many topics but not much about testing.
"Don't Make me Think" by Steve Krug
That's a great book (I highly recommend it -he came out with a second version), but I have a feeling they want something even more detailed.
I would still look on the NNGroup site. They have a TON of books there, and not all were written by the principals.
