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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  UX Research Diary Study |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way. | When experiences build up over days or weeks and a single session cannot capture them, Diary Study records the course of everyday life. Recurring triggers, moods, and habits become visible this way, beyond the sharpness of memory. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-4 Wochen | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 5-20 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | UX researchTrackingBehavior | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |
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