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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 45–90 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 3-10 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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