View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
Often compared together
Methods with strong topical overlap with the current selection, not yet in the comparison.
