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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 30–60 min | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |
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