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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Decision Making Decision Framing Workshop |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 30–60 min | 60-120 min | 45–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 4-8 | 4-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Decision Frame, Decision Question, Criteria List, Evidence Plan | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Decision framingAlignmentCriteriaOptions | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause |