A method for checking whether people can find items in a site's category structure, using only the text menu without any visual design. It measures how well the organization itself works.
Synonyms
- reverse card sorting
- tree test
Related terms
In plain words
- testing if people can find things in the menu
- a findability test on the bare structure
- checking the menu without the visuals
Usage example
Tree testing revealed that most users looked for 'gift cards' under products, not under promotions.
Don't confuse with…
- card sortingTree testing evaluates an existing structure; card sorting gathers input to create one.
Categories
- Information architecture