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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Decision Making Decision Framing Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | When a decision is poorly framed, even good answers deliver little value. A Decision Framing Workshop sharpens the problem, goal, and boundaries before the actual weighing begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 30–60 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-6 | 4-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Decision Frame, Decision Question, Criteria List, Evidence Plan |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | DecisionTreeOptions | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Decision framingAlignmentCriteriaOptions |