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| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Product Discovery Kano Model |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When features need to be distinguished by their effect on satisfaction, it makes expectations and surprises comparable. It separates basic needs, performance contribution, and delight. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 3-6 | 10-50 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Kano Matrix, Feature Classes, Priority Themes | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | SatisfactionPrioritizationCustomer | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |