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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  UX Research Card Sorting |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 15-45 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-10 | Based on research question |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Information architectureNavigationStructure |
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