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Table 3 The usability testing results of StatXFinder

From: StatXFinder: a web-based self-directed tool that provides appropriate statistical test selection for biomedical researchers in their scientific studies

System Usability Scale items

Mean ± SD (n = 36)

1. I think that I would like to use the StatXFinder frequently

4.30 ± 0.86

2. I found the StatXFinder unnecessarily complex

1.44 ± 0.94

3. I thought the StatXFinder was easy to use

4.72 ± 0.57

4. I think that I would need the support of a technical person to be able to use the StatXFinder

1.61 ± 1.10

5. I found the various functions in the StatXFinder were well integrated

4.25 ± 0.99

6. I thought there was too much inconsistency in the StatXFinder

1.25 ± 0.86

7. I would imagine that most people would learn to use the StatXFinder very quickly

4.39 ± 0.80

8. I found the StatXFinder very cumbersome to use

1.19 ± 0.47

9. I felt very confident using the StatXFinder

4.61 ± 0.55

10. I needed to learn a lot of things before I could get going with the StatXFinder

1.81 ± 0.92

Total System Usability Scale score (0–100; Higher score means more user friendly tool)

87.43 ± 10.01

  1. SD standard deviation