| # Test Plan for Educational Research Methods Chatbot | |
| ## Overview | |
| This document outlines the testing approach for the Educational Research Methods Chatbot to ensure it meets the requirements and functions correctly. | |
| ## Test Environment | |
| - Local development environment | |
| - Python 3.8+ | |
| - Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) | |
| ## Test Categories | |
| ### 1. Functional Testing | |
| #### 1.1 Basic Functionality | |
| - [ ] Verify the chatbot starts up correctly | |
| - [ ] Confirm the web interface loads properly | |
| - [ ] Test that user can input messages | |
| - [ ] Verify chatbot responds to user inputs | |
| #### 1.2 Research Methods Knowledge | |
| - [ ] Test queries about qualitative research methods | |
| - [ ] Test queries about quantitative research methods | |
| - [ ] Test queries about mixed methods research | |
| - [ ] Verify accuracy of research method recommendations | |
| - [ ] Test complex queries requiring understanding of multiple research methods | |
| #### 1.3 Citation Functionality | |
| - [ ] Verify responses include APA7 citations | |
| - [ ] Check citation format accuracy | |
| - [ ] Confirm citations reference actual sources | |
| - [ ] Test citation display in the UI | |
| #### 1.4 Conversation Flow | |
| - [ ] Test multi-turn conversations | |
| - [ ] Verify context is maintained across multiple queries | |
| - [ ] Test handling of follow-up questions | |
| - [ ] Check conversation history functionality | |
| ### 2. Non-Functional Testing | |
| #### 2.1 Performance | |
| - [ ] Measure response time for simple queries | |
| - [ ] Measure response time for complex queries | |
| - [ ] Test system under multiple concurrent users (if applicable) | |
| #### 2.2 Usability | |
| - [ ] Verify responsive design on different screen sizes | |
| - [ ] Test accessibility features | |
| - [ ] Check UI/UX for intuitiveness | |
| - [ ] Verify error messages are clear and helpful | |
| #### 2.3 Error Handling | |
| - [ ] Test with malformed queries | |
| - [ ] Test with empty inputs | |
| - [ ] Verify system handles API failures gracefully | |
| - [ ] Test recovery from connection issues | |
| ## Test Cases | |
| ### Test Case 1: Basic Query Response | |
| 1. Input: "What is qualitative research?" | |
| 2. Expected: Accurate definition with APA7 citation | |
| 3. Verification: Check response content and citation format | |
| ### Test Case 2: Method Recommendation | |
| 1. Input: "Which research method should I use to study student engagement in online learning?" | |
| 2. Expected: Recommendation with rationale and citations | |
| 3. Verification: Check appropriateness of recommendation and citation accuracy | |
| ### Test Case 3: Comparison Query | |
| 1. Input: "What are the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods?" | |
| 2. Expected: Comprehensive comparison with examples and citations | |
| 3. Verification: Check completeness and accuracy of comparison | |
| ### Test Case 4: Follow-up Question | |
| 1. Input: "Tell me about mixed methods research" | |
| 2. Follow-up: "What are the different types of mixed methods designs?" | |
| 3. Expected: Contextually aware response to follow-up | |
| 4. Verification: Check if context is maintained | |
| ### Test Case 5: Citation Accuracy | |
| 1. Input: "What does the literature say about case studies in educational research?" | |
| 2. Expected: Response with multiple citations from educational research literature | |
| 3. Verification: Check if citations follow APA7 format and are from valid sources | |
| ### Test Case 6: Error Handling | |
| 1. Input: [Empty message] | |
| 2. Expected: Appropriate error message or prompt | |
| 3. Verification: Check if system handles empty input gracefully | |
| ## Test Results Documentation | |
| For each test case, document: | |
| 1. Test case ID and description | |
| 2. Test input | |
| 3. Expected output | |
| 4. Actual output | |
| 5. Pass/Fail status | |
| 6. Notes or observations | |
| ## Regression Testing | |
| After fixing any issues, rerun relevant test cases to ensure: | |
| - The issue is resolved | |
| - No new issues were introduced | |
| ## Final Acceptance Criteria | |
| - All test cases pass | |
| - Response accuracy meets or exceeds 90% | |
| - Citation format is 100% compliant with APA7 | |
| - UI is responsive and user-friendly | |
| - System handles errors gracefully | |