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Userlytics Glossary

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Scannability

Scannability is a measure of how easily users can skim and find key information on a webpage, a critical factor in designing for online reading behaviors.
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Scenarios

A scenario is a narrative description of a user's task or goal, used in UX research to create realistic contexts for testing and to empathize with user motivations.
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Screeners

Screeners are short questionnaires used in user research to filter and select participants who fit the specific criteria for a study, ensuring relevant insights.
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Script

A script is a detailed guide used in moderated user research, outlining tasks, questions, and scenarios to ensure consistency and coverage across all participant sessions.
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Sentiment Path

A sentiment path is a user's emotional journey through a product, tracking feelings like frustration, delight, and confusion to improve the overall user experience.
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Skip Navigation

Skip navigation is a web accessibility feature that allows users to bypass repetitive navigation links, providing direct access to a page's main content.
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Study

In User Experience (UX) research, a study is a planned, systematic investigation. It aims to answer specific questions or meet clear goals about users.
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Summative Research

Summative research is a type of UX research conducted at the end of a design cycle to evaluate the overall effectiveness, satisfaction, and usability of a product.
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Survey

A survey is a research method that uses a list of questions to gather quantitative data from a large number of participants, revealing patterns and trends in user opinions.
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