UX Research Methods: A Complete Guide

Jordan LeePrincipal UX Researcher

UX Research Methods: A Complete Guide

Qualitative Methods

UX Research Methods: A Complete Guide requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down qualitative methods so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

Quantitative Methods

UX Research Methods: A Complete Guide requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down quantitative methods so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

Usability Testing

UX Research Methods: A Complete Guide requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down usability testing so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

Analytics

UX Research Methods: A Complete Guide requires clear thinking and repeatable frameworks. In this section we break down analytics so you can apply it immediately to real product work. Design teams look for evidence of structured reasoning, so focus on documenting your decisions, the tradeoffs you considered, and the user outcomes you delivered. If you are learning on your own, build small practice projects that let you apply these ideas quickly. Iteration builds intuition.

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Jordan Lee

Principal UX Researcher

Leads research at a Fortune 500 healthtech company.

FAQ

What is the best research method?
It depends on your question. Interviews are great for depth, surveys for scale.
How many users should I test?
Five users can surface most usability issues, but larger samples add confidence.
Do I need a researcher to run tests?
Not always. Designers can run lightweight tests with the right planning.

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