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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 30-60 min | 25 min Zyklen | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 1-5 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |