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| Criterion |  UX Research Diary Study |  UX Research HEART Framework |  UX Research Tree Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 5-20 | 3-6 | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchTrackingBehavior | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | Information architectureNavigationFindability |
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