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UX Research Glossary / Wizard of Oz
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Wizard of Oz (WoZ) is a moderated UX research method in which users interact with a design that’s controlled by a person. This method enables designers to gather user insights on complex systems without having to invest in actually developing the product (yet!).
For example, when testing a voice assistant, the researcher might listen to the user’s questions and respond in real-time, simulating an intelligent system.