Definition for UCD
A collection of users with the same or similar personal characteristics and context of use related to the interactive system. (uxqb.org)
Divergent Definition
A users’ group(also user’s groupor user group) is a type of club focused on the use of a particular technology, usually (but not always) computer-related. (Wikipedia)
Comment for use in SAMS context:
The Wikipedia definition shows, that the term user group underwent a transformation of meaning in human centered design context. For SAMS the first definition should be used.
Important: Be careful not to confuse “user Group” with “user role” oder “persona”
Forms of Documentation:
User group diagramming:
User Group Descriptions
