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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping | ![]() Engineering Goal Question Metric | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | Helps clarify technical problems, hypotheses, and next steps in concrete terms. It breaks a technical problem into testable parts. The result is captured as a GQM table and metric briefs. | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 90-180 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-6 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | GQM Table, Metric Profiles | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction |
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