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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 2-6 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | Based on research question | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Information architectureNavigationFindability | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |