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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  UX Research Tree 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 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | Based on research question | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | Information architectureNavigationFindability | FacilitationOptionsDecision |
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