pretesting
Trying beforehand systematically
Pretesting is testing something before its official use or release.
Researchers pretest survey questions to catch confusing wording.
Teachers pretest students to gauge existing knowledge before instruction.
Marketers pretest advertisements with focus groups: We pretested the commercial in three cities before the national launch.
One who steers aircraft
- trial runPreliminary test attempt
- dry runPractice session beforehand
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- feasibilityPotential for success
proof of concept · shakedown · debugging · iteration · simulation · mockup · validation · verification
Determining worth or quality
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- appraisalEstimation of worth
- measurementDetermining size or amount
scoring · grading · pre-assessment · knowledge check · skill assessment · prior knowledge · formative assessment · control group
Guided consumer feedback sessions
- soft launchRestricted preliminary debut
- samplingExtracting subset for study
Maintaining production standards
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
protocols · ISO · accreditation · regulations · conformance · normative · standardization · inspection
pilot
One who steers aircraft
- trial runPreliminary test attempt
- dry runPractice session beforehand
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
feasibility · proof of concept · shakedown · debugging · iteration · simulation · mockup · validation · verification · experimental design
evaluation
Determining worth or quality
measurement · scoring · grading · pre-assessment · knowledge check · skill assessment · prior knowledge · formative assessment · control group
focus groups
Guided consumer feedback sessions
- soft launchRestricted preliminary debut
- samplingExtracting subset for study
quality control
Maintaining production standards
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- certificationAttestation of qualification
specifications · protocols · ISO · accreditation · regulations · conformance · normative · standardization · inspection · requirements
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