{"id":26051,"date":"2021-04-13T11:55:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T09:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testingtime.com\/?p=26051"},"modified":"2021-04-13T12:05:12","modified_gmt":"2021-04-13T10:05:12","slug":"comparison-of-remote-research-methods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testingtime.com\/en\/blog\/comparison-of-remote-research-methods\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison of remote research methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table of contents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#1\">1. Location-independent test methods<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#2\">2. Five-second tests<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#3\">3. Three-minute tests<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#4\">4. Moderated remote tests<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#5\">5. Unmoderated remote usability tests (~ 20 Minutes)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#6\">6. Summary: The right method for all use cases<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"1\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Location-independent test methods<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All methods presented here have one thing in common: They are carried out remotely, so that test users can proceed with the testing in their familiar environment, using their own devices. Thus, these tests are location-independent and closer to actual normal use conditions than in-house tests or lab tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"2\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Five-second tests<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website visitors usually decide after just a few seconds whether the page or the offer is relevant to them. A good design is therefore characterised by the fact that the core message is conveyed within 5 seconds maximum. You can find out how your product is positioned in this respect with a 5-second test.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.1 What questions are 5-second tests suitable for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>The 5-second test is suitable for the following questions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First impression:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is your core message understood? Does the test user&#8217;s first impression agree with your brand values?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relevance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is your offer relevant to the target group? Does it meet their requirements?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design \/ Brand:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do the users find the design attractive? What emotions does it cause?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehension:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is the content understood at the first glance?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Desirability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Does your website, your advertising materials or other design arouse the desire of the users to own \/ use your product? Does the product really solve the greatest pain of the user?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Variant comparison:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can run multiple 5-second tests and present them to the testers in random order. This is particularly suitable for comparing different (competing) websites or design variants with one another.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can read more about how 5-second tests work, best practices and some sample tasks <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/usability-test-guide.rapidusertests.com\/de\/articles\/3147797-5-sekunden-tests-wie-wirkt-dein-produkt-in-den-ersten-funf-sekunden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in German) or <a href=\"https:\/\/maze.co\/guides\/ux-research\/five-second-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (in English).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.2 Best practices and examples for test creation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, the following applies: The 5-second test consists of three parts. In the introduction you prepare the test users about the content of the test. Next, the website or image file is shown. Finally, you can ask the test user your questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Clear introduction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To get the test users concentrated right from the start, you should point out that the page will close again after a short time. If it makes sense, you can also draw the tester&#8217;s attention to a certain aspect of the page or assign them a very specific task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a quick look at the following website \/ ad \/ design.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please pay particular attention to the design.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What would you click on to find out more about this company?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are ready, click on \u201cDisplay page\u201d.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Creation of image files of the test objects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do you wish to test designs or promotional materials that are not available as URLs? With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rapidusertests.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RapidUsertests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can simply upload them as JPEG, PNG, GIF files.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Subsequent goal-oriented questions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After the test object has been displayed for 5 seconds, you can assign a task to the test user. Below we provide some sample formulations for individual cases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First impression:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What is your spontaneous first impression? What are the positive or negative aspects you noticed? What is this website\u2019s effect on you at the first glance?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Relevance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the offer displayed interest you? Would you take a closer look? Why (why not)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design \/ branding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does the design of the website\/advertising material prompt you to do? If 1 means very bad and 10 very good, how would you rate the design on a scale from 1 to 10?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comprehension:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Please describe in your own words what is being offered on the website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find more information about 5-second tests <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/usability-test-guide.rapidusertests.com\/de\/articles\/3147797-5-sekunden-tests-wie-wirkt-dein-produkt-in-den-ersten-funf-sekunden?_gl=1*o4htkp*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2MTMzMzM4ODguQ2p3S0NBaUFzYU9CQmhBNEVpd0FvMF9BbkJIUUtQRzZHUXluMFVNYkoxT2g0Tllfd1FyblJmUlVUQ2pCYnFudXc0b0FZazZBaGJvcU1Sb0NnZHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in German) or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/maze.co\/guides\/ux-research\/five-second-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in English).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"3\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Three-minute tests<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, no more endless discussions about small adjustments to the user interface or new functions: Simply create a 3-minute test in the morning and enjoy your lunch break. In the meantime, your target group will provide the answers to your most important questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3-minute test is a very short usability test with a single task only, so that it can be created and evaluated quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.1 What questions are 3-minute tests suitable for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend 3-minute tests for the cases below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Design comparison:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Which design do your users like best? Where are your brand values conveyed best?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feature tests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do your users think about a new feature? Is it user friendly?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First impression:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Get feedback on the first impression of individual pages (e.g. landing page, home page, advertisement).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advertising materials:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What are the first impressions of ads, flyers, posters and other advertising materials? Are they convincing? Can they be understood?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SEO:<\/b> What are your customers looking for, what results would they choose and why?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.2 Who are 3-Minute tests suitable for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-minute tests can be used by these teams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Designers \/ Design Department:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With 3-minute tests, you can make and argue about design decisions based on user feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marketing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The 3-minute test is particularly suitable to find out about the first impression generated by your advertising materials, which versions are preferred by the target group and whether your brand values are conveyed. Another advantage: They are faster and easier to do than online surveys.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Product Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Test new functions and features quickly and easily before launching them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UX:<\/b> With a 3-minute test, you can also test small UX optimisations within just a few hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.3 Best practices and examples for test creation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Concrete scenario:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Especially if your test starts in the middle of the customer journey, it is essential to give the users a good briefing about the scenario. Where specifically are you now and what would you normally have done before?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your car will not pass this year\u2019s vehicle inspection. Since spending a lot of money on repairs doesn&#8217;t make sense, you would like to buy a new car.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, you don&#8217;t have that kind of money in your account right now, which is why you intend to take out a loan. A friend has recommended Bank X. Now you want to check out what the bank can offer.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Very precise tasks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So that the test users do their job quickly and you actually receive only a 3-minute video, you need to be very clear about what they should and what they should not do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try out the loan calculator and comment on how you go about it.<\/span><\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you like and what do you dislike?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, click on \u201cApply for a Credit&#8221;.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can read more about 3-minute tests <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/usability-test-guide.rapidusertests.com\/de\/articles\/2702904-3-minuten-tests-schnelle-antworten-auf-deine-brennendsten-fragen?_gl=1*1bexntt*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2MTMzMzM4ODguQ2p3S0NBaUFzYU9CQmhBNEVpd0FvMF9BbkJIUUtQRzZHUXluMFVNYkoxT2g0Tllfd1FyblJmUlVUQ2pCYnFudXc0b0FZazZBaGJvcU1Sb0NnZHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in German) or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rapidusertests.com\/en\/3-minute-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in English).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"wp-teaser-meta-box\" class=\"postbox \">\n<div class=\"inside\">\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-post\" style=\"background: #868B9E;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"left-side\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser-post-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The complete guide to remote testing (online user tests)<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the e-book you have all the information from this blog post and more to look up and share. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you will find an extensive section &#8220;Remote UX Testing in Practice&#8221; as a valuable addition to your daily work. There you will learn how to define questions and hypotheses, how to create good tasks for online tests and what good questionnaires look like.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"read-more-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/resources.testingtime.com\/complete-remote-testing-guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload now free of charge\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"right-side\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"teaser-1-image\" class=\"teaser-post-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a id=\"4\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Moderated remote tests<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more detailed UX test should be used for those questions that cannot be answered by a 5-second or 3-minute test. For these cases, we have to differentiate between moderated tests and unmoderated tests. In a moderated remote test, the test users also do the testing at their home, but you can speak to them live.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.1 Which test cases are moderated remote tests suitable for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderated tests are particularly suitable for the following cases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low fidelity prototypes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With moderated tests, you can lead the test users in a better way and ask questions, so that they are also suitable for low-fidelity prototypes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>In-depth interviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In addition to usability tests, you can also use live sessions for user research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UX tests combined with interviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Usability tests and interviews can of course also be combined. First have the website tested and then ask your interview questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Products requiring an explanation:<\/b> Do your test users need a longer briefing or induction period? Moderated remote tests are also suitable for this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.2 The advantages of moderated remote tests<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the advantages of moderated tests:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not location-bound:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Test users, test coordinators and observers can participate from anywhere in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Realistic:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During the test, test users stay in their familiar environment and use their own equipment. This causes their behaviour to be more natural than in a sterile lab setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No long-term planning required:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moderated remote usability tests can be carried out faster than in-house tests. Usually, you can organise your first tests within just a few hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No need for special premises:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Only one (small) room is required. Observers can participate via video streaming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Result sharing with stakeholders: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tests are recorded, and you can cut highlight videos from them or share individual excerpts via a link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Easy integration into existing processes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Moderated remote usability tests are fast and agile due to the time they save. Thus, they can be better integrated into agile processes than in-house tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find a comparison of moderated remote tests with in-house tests <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rapidusertests.com\/blog\/testing-tipps\/inhouse-usability-tests-moderierte-remote-tests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in German) or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testingtime.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-conduct-remote-user-tests-successfully\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in English).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"5\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Unmoderated remote usability tests (~ 20 Minutes)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost anything can be tested by means of an unmoderated remote usability test. Below some suitable cases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The test of the entire user journey:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How do customers find their way around your website? Where would they have left it? Do they successfully get to the checkout?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prototype testing: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as the prototype is fully functional, it can be tested without moderation. However, moderated tests should be used for low-fidelity prototypes. You can find more best practices for testing prototype usability <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/usability-test-guide.rapidusertests.com\/de\/articles\/469416-usability-tests-von-prototypen?_gl=1*1ejvve1*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2MTMzMzM4ODguQ2p3S0NBaUFzYU9CQmhBNEVpd0FvMF9BbkJIUUtQRzZHUXluMFVNYkoxT2g0Tllfd1FyblJmUlVUQ2pCYnFudXc0b0FZazZBaGJvcU1Sb0NnZHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in German) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usabilitygeek.com\/usability-testing-prototypes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (in English).<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Testing of competitors&#8217; websites:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What do the test users think about your website compared to competitors&#8217; websites? You can find more information about this topic <a href=\"http:\/\/usability-test-guide.rapidusertests.com\/de\/articles\/2992127-vergleichstests-mit-aufgabenrandomisierung-durchfuhren?_gl=1*1ejvve1*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2MTMzMzM4ODguQ2p3S0NBaUFzYU9CQmhBNEVpd0FvMF9BbkJIUUtQRzZHUXluMFVNYkoxT2g0Tllfd1FyblJmUlVUQ2pCYnFudXc0b0FZazZBaGJvcU1Sb0NnZHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (in German) and <a href=\"https:\/\/usabilitygeek.com\/how-to-do-ux-competitor-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (in English).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Software testing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> How do new or existing customers get along with your software?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also start with a 5-second test to get the first impression and then test the entire website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-minute tests are a great way to test small optimisations you&#8217;ve introduced based on the in-depth tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"6\"><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Summary: The right method for all use cases<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s finish with a brief overview of all methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>5-second test: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable for the first impression of a website, a design or an advertising material.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3-minute test:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Suitable for small questions that need to be answered within a very short time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unmoderated remote tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Suitable for more extensive tests, e.g. for analysing the entire user journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moderated remote tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Suitable for testing low-fidelity prototypes, for products that require explanation or for in-depth interviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of contents 1. 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