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| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 3-10 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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