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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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 users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 10-30 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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