Test Participant Selection Criteria

1. User groups: representative users from the primary and secondary user groups
2. Range of subject knowledge/experience:
   • know very little or nothing about subject
   • mid-level knowledge and experience about subject
3. Interest in science topics: must self-rate their interest in science related topics at least a 3 on a scale of 1 - 5
4. Must have own transportation to usability testing facility (test facility not accessible by public transportation)
5. Must be comfortable using a computer with the Windows operating system

Requested Criteria - Ideally participants will meet some of the following criteria:

1. Range of experience with/use of existing site:
   • never been to existing site
   • have been to existing site a couple times in last year
   • go to existing site at least once per month
2. Miscellaneous background:
   • have previously participated in usability tests
   • have a moderate interest in science topics
3. Variety of organizations:
   • government agency (prefer Federal, more local OK)
   • educational institution: all levels
   • media affiliation
4. Range of internet experience
   • online purchases
   • online banking
   • online bill pay
   • e-mail usage
5. Equal mix of male and female test participants