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| Criterion |  UX Research Diary Study |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When experiences build up over days or weeks and a single session cannot capture them, Diary Study records the course of everyday life. Recurring triggers, moods, and habits become visible this way, beyond the sharpness of memory. | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-20 | 3-6 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchTrackingBehavior | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |