Testing the artefact requires a minimum of three stages
Real-world testing
Baseline – current performance
Using real-world data or respondents
Artefact Testing
Artefact works correctly
Artefact facets are refined
Use control data or test respondents
Real-world testing
Using real-world data or respondents
Compare new output with baseline output
In this example, there is a 5% difference
If your project does not have a baseline you need to be clear about the outcome based on research
For example: Increase security on website
Real-world testing after artefact creation must prove that the artefact is resistant to all specified attacks
All your results from these test stages can be used in your critical evaluation
We can visualise the test stages like this:
However, it is critical that you create a test plan as this demonstrates your understanding and project management skills. The test plan needs to reflect the development lifestyle which you have selected (linear or nonlinear).
