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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research Usability Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | 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. | When a product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 20-45 min | 1-2 h je Session |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Based on research question | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | Information architectureNavigationStructure | ValidationUXPrototype |
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