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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Operations Change Analysis |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 45-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tags1 shared | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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