Scenario (computing)

In computing, a scenario is a typical interaction between the user and the system or between two software components. Scenarios are often used in usability research.

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In usability research scenarios are used to describe the situation in which a certain appliance can be used. It is a practical decription written in plain language without technical descriptions so that normal users can understand them and confirm if they describe a real situation. Scenarios are often used in usability tests to describe the task to the user that is going to perform the test.

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