This section describes methods that can be used by experienced practitioners to assess usability issues. While these methods do not involve users directly, they can provide some useful insights. However, the goal is to use them to supplement, not replace, direct user involvement in testing designs and systems.

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• Pluralistic Walkthrough<
• Heuristic Evaluation<
• Cognitive Walkthrough<
• Heuristic Walkthrough<
• Metaphors of Human Thinking (MOT)<
• Persona Based Inspection<