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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations ALPEN Method |  UX Research Tree 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 calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 1 | 1 | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | PlanningTime managementFocus | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Information architectureNavigationFindability |