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Exploring the relationship between technology acceptance model and usability test

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In the past, most studies used the technology acceptance model (TAM) to survey the subjective perception of users in using information technology. The usability test was also used to assess the ease of use of user interfaces. This study introduces a conceptual framework to explore the relationship between user’s beliefs of TAM and usability testing attributes. Usability testing was conducted on an eCampus learning system with a mobile device. TAM data was collected from the participants for analyzing a possible relationship. The findings of this study reveal that TAM results contradict the usability test results in certain areas. The focus of our proposed research model is supported from the causality between perceived ease of use and usability; however, the correlation between perceived usefulness and usability remains unclear.

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This research is supported by the National Science Council of the Republic of China under Grant No. NSC 99-2218-E-164-001.

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Lin, CC. Exploring the relationship between technology acceptance model and usability test. Inf Technol Manag 14, 243–255 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10799-013-0162-0

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