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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Operations Process Mapping |  UX Research First-click Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-10 | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | ProcessOperationsImprovement | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |
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