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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Operations Time Blocking |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min Planung, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | Based on research question | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Information architectureNavigationFindability | PlanningTime managementFocus |
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