There are three different approaches you can take when you design a test plan for your next user testing study: in-house, moderated remote, or unmoderated remote. Each one has distinct benefits and drawbacks, and there isn't one approach that's appropriate for every scenario. So how do you know which approach is right for you? Well, it's going to depend upon your situation. In this article I'm going to lay out the benefits, downsides, and scenarios that would work for each type of study so you can decide which approach makes the most sense for you.