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Selected:Contextual InquiryLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Standard Work AnalysisRisk Matrix
| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanProcessQuality | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |