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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  UX Research Tree Testing |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | Based on research question | 10-30 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | Information architectureNavigationFindability | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | FacilitationOptionsDecision |