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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 2-8 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |