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Criterion
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Operations
Change Analysis
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UX Research
Tree Testing
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UX Research
First-click Testing
Purposedifferent
For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise.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.When users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
45-120 min1-2 Tage1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-6Based on research question10-30
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListFindability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAClick Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations
Tagsno overlap
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
Information architectureNavigationFindability
UXNavigationFindabilityValidation
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UX Research
Card Sorting
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Architecture
SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
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UX Research
Usability Testing
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Facilitation
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