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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Operations Gemba Walk |  UX Research Card Sorting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 Tage | 30-120 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | Based on research question | 2-6 | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Information architectureNavigationFindability | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Information architectureNavigationStructure |