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Criterion
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
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.When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-8Based on research question
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected OptionFindability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA
Tagsno overlap
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
Information architectureNavigationFindability
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