{"id":6997,"date":"2026-11-03T09:08:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/?p=6997"},"modified":"2026-11-03T09:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T09:08:52","slug":"task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Task Success Rate: A Practical Guide for UX Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#What_Is_Task_Success_Rate\" >What Is Task Success Rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Why_Task_Success_Rate_Matters\" >Why Task Success Rate Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Types_of_Task_Success\" >Types of Task Success<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Binary_success\" >Binary success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Graded_or_partial_success\" >Graded or partial success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Assisted_vs_unassisted_success\" >Assisted vs. unassisted success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#How_to_Measure_Task_Success_Rate\" >How to Measure Task Success Rate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_1_Choose_the_tasks_that_matter\" >Step 1: Choose the tasks that matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_2_Define_clear_success_criteria\" >Step 2: Define clear success criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_3_Write_realistic_task_scenarios\" >Step 3: Write realistic task scenarios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_4_Recruit_representative_participants\" >Step 4: Recruit representative participants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_5_Run_the_test_and_record_outcomes\" >Step 5: Run the test and record outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Step_6_Calculate_and_report\" >Step 6: Calculate and report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#What_Is_a_Good_Task_Success_Rate\" >What Is a Good Task Success Rate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Task_Success_Rate_and_Other_Usability_Metrics\" >Task Success Rate and Other Usability Metrics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Examples_of_Task_Success_Rate_in_Practice\" >Examples of Task Success Rate in Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Best_Practices_for_Using_Task_Success_Rate\" >Best Practices for Using Task Success Rate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#1_Pair_numbers_with_observation\" >1. Pair numbers with observation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#2_Test_early_and_repeatedly\" >2. Test early and repeatedly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#3_Keep_tasks_realistic_and_unbiased\" >3. Keep tasks realistic and unbiased<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#4_Set_targets_in_advance\" >4. Set targets in advance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#5_Segment_results\" >5. Segment results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#6_Prioritize_fixes_by_impact\" >6. Prioritize fixes by impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#7_Report_clearly\" >7. Report clearly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/task-success-rate-a-practical-guide-for-ux-teams\/#Bringing_It_All_Together\" >Bringing It All Together<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every product exists so that people can get something done: pay a bill, book a flight, find a document, update a setting. A beautiful interface that stops users from finishing those tasks has failed at its core purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Task success rate is the metric that tests this directly. It asks one clear question: when people try to do something, can they? This guide explains what task success rate is, how to measure it, how to interpret the results, and how to use it to improve your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Task_Success_Rate\"><\/span><strong>What Is Task Success Rate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Task success rate (also called task completion rate) is the percentage of users who successfully complete a defined task. It is one of the most fundamental usability metrics because it measures <strong>effectiveness<\/strong>: whether the design lets people reach their goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Task Success Rate = (Number of successful task attempts \u00f7 Total number of attempts) \u00d7 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If 18 out of 20 participants complete a checkout task, the task success rate is 90%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike opinion-based measures such as satisfaction scores, task success is based on observed behavior. It is hard to argue with: either the user finished the job or they didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Task_Success_Rate_Matters\"><\/span><strong>Why Task Success Rate Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It measures what users actually care about.<\/strong> People judge a product by whether it helps them achieve their goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is easy to understand.<\/strong> A single percentage communicates well to designers, engineers and executives alike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It points to real problems.<\/strong> Low success rates highlight the tasks and screens that need attention first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is easy to track over time.<\/strong> Comparing results before and after a redesign shows whether changes helped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It links to business results.<\/strong> Failed tasks often mean abandoned carts, unfinished sign-ups and extra support requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Task_Success\"><\/span><strong>Types of Task Success<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every outcome is simply pass or fail. Teams often classify results more precisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Binary_success\"><\/span>Binary success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The task is either completed (1) or not (0). This is the simplest approach and works well for clear-cut goals like \u201csubmit the form\u201d or \u201cdownload the invoice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graded_or_partial_success\"><\/span>Graded or partial success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some tasks have degrees of success. A participant might complete the task but with help, after several detours, or with a minor error. Many teams use levels such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full success:<\/strong> completed without assistance or errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partial success:<\/strong> completed with difficulty, a workaround or minor mistakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Failure:<\/strong> not completed, wrong outcome, or the user gave up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graded scoring gives a richer picture than a simple pass\/fail count, especially for complex tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assisted_vs_unassisted_success\"><\/span>Assisted vs. unassisted success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a facilitator had to step in, the attempt is typically recorded as a failure or as assisted success. Tracking the two separately shows how self-sufficient users are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Measure_Task_Success_Rate\"><\/span><strong>How to Measure Task Success Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choose_the_tasks_that_matter\"><\/span>Step 1: Choose the tasks that matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on critical, high-frequency tasks tied to user and business goals, such as signing up, searching for a product, completing a purchase or finding help. Mapping your key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/what-is-user-flow-examples-and-best-practices\">user flows<\/a> first helps you identify which tasks deserve measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Define_clear_success_criteria\"><\/span>Step 2: Define clear success criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before testing, decide exactly what counts as success. \u201cFind pricing information\u201d is vague. \u201cLocate the monthly price of the Pro plan on the pricing page\u201d is measurable. Also decide what counts as failure: giving up, running out of time, choosing the wrong answer or needing help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Write_realistic_task_scenarios\"><\/span>Step 3: Write realistic task scenarios<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Describe tasks in terms of goals, not interface steps. Instead of \u201cClick the Settings icon and change your password,\u201d say \u201cYou think someone may have seen your password. Make your account secure.\u201d Scenarios should avoid using words that appear in the interface, since these give away the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Recruit_representative_participants\"><\/span>Step 4: Recruit representative participants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test with people who resemble your real audience, with a similar range of experience and context. For reliable quantitative results, 20 or more participants per user group is a common guideline, though smaller samples can still reveal usability problems for qualitative purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Run_the_test_and_record_outcomes\"><\/span>Step 5: Run the test and record outcomes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>moderated testing<\/strong>, a facilitator observes and notes success, errors and comments. In <strong>unmoderated testing<\/strong>, tools record screens and clicks, and success is determined by reaching a target page or entering a correct answer. For more on structuring sessions, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/services\/usability-testing-feedback-loops\">usability testing and feedback loops<\/a> service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Calculate_and_report\"><\/span>Step 6: Calculate and report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculate the success rate for each task and, where useful, an overall average. Report confidence intervals if sample sizes are small, because a result of \u201c90% from 10 participants\u201d is less certain than \u201c90% from 100.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Good_Task_Success_Rate\"><\/span><strong>What Is a Good Task Success Rate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no universal threshold, but several reference points are widely cited:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Across many usability studies, the <strong>average task completion rate is around 78%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A rate of <strong>80% or above<\/strong> is generally considered solid for common tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Below about 70%<\/strong> usually signals a usability problem worth investigating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical tasks, such as payments, medical data entry or account security, should aim much higher, as close to 100% as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Context matters. Complex tasks in specialized software may reasonably have lower success rates than simple consumer flows. The most useful benchmarks are your own: compare against previous versions, competitors and internal targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Task_Success_Rate_and_Other_Usability_Metrics\"><\/span><strong>Task Success Rate and Other Usability Metrics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Task success rate is most powerful when combined with other measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time on task:<\/strong> how long successful users take. A task can be \u201csuccessful\u201d but painfully slow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Error rate:<\/strong> how many mistakes occur along the way, and how severe they are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of steps or clicks:<\/strong> an indicator of efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Satisfaction ratings:<\/strong> such as the Single Ease Question (SEQ), which asks how easy the task felt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System Usability Scale (SUS):<\/strong> an overall perception score across the product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together these cover the classic usability triad of effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction. If you want to blend them with behavioral data from live traffic, a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/service\/analytics-setup-reporting-services\">analytics setup and reporting<\/a> foundation helps you track funnel completion and drop-off at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Task_Success_Rate_in_Practice\"><\/span><strong>Examples of Task Success Rate in Practice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E-commerce checkout.<\/strong> A team tests the task \u201cBuy a pair of running shoes and have them delivered to your home.\u201d Only 65% of participants succeed. Observation shows many cannot find the guest checkout option. After the design is changed, success rises to 88%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Banking app.<\/strong> Participants are asked to \u201cSet up a recurring monthly payment to your landlord.\u201d Success is high at 92%, but time on task is long. The team simplifies the flow to improve efficiency without hurting success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SaaS dashboard.<\/strong> Users try to \u201cExport last month\u2019s report as a spreadsheet.\u201d Success is only 55%, and many choose the wrong menu. A rename of the export button and a clearer location lifts the rate significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Using_Task_Success_Rate\"><\/span><strong>Best Practices for Using Task Success Rate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pair_numbers_with_observation\"><\/span>1. Pair numbers with observation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A percentage says that users struggled, not why. Watch where people hesitate, backtrack or misinterpret, and record their comments. This qualitative layer is where the fixes come from. Evaluating the flow against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originux.com\/resources\/blog\/what-is-usability-heuristics-definition-and-best-practices\">usability heuristics<\/a> can also help explain recurring problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Test_early_and_repeatedly\"><\/span>2. Test early and repeatedly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measure task success on prototypes as well as finished products. Early tests are cheaper to act on, and repeated tests show whether your changes worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Keep_tasks_realistic_and_unbiased\"><\/span>3. Keep tasks realistic and unbiased<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid leading instructions, and don\u2019t help participants unless the protocol says so. Natural struggle reveals real issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Set_targets_in_advance\"><\/span>4. Set targets in advance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agree on goals, such as \u201cat least 85% success on checkout,\u201d before testing. Targets turn results into decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Segment_results\"><\/span>5. Segment results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare success rates by user group, device, experience level and accessibility needs. Overall averages can hide a failing experience for a specific segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Prioritize_fixes_by_impact\"><\/span>6. Prioritize fixes by impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Combine success rates with task importance and frequency. A task with a 60% success rate that affects every user is more urgent than one with the same rate that is rarely used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Report_clearly\"><\/span>7. Report clearly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Present results in simple tables or charts with sample sizes, definitions of success, and recommended actions. Include short video clips or quotes so stakeholders can see the problems themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vague or inconsistent success criteria<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counting assisted completions as successes<\/strong> without noting it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Testing too few participants<\/strong> and treating results as precise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choosing easy, unimportant tasks<\/strong> that inflate the score<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Writing tasks that reveal the answer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring time and errors,<\/strong> which can make a \u201csuccessful\u201d task still frustrating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measuring once<\/strong> and never retesting after changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bringing_It_All_Together\"><\/span><strong>Bringing It All Together<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Task success rate answers the most basic usability question: can people do what they came to do? 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