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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | Based on research question | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Information architectureNavigationFindability | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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