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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 30-60 min | 5-10 min daily | 45–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 1-5 | 1 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause |