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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  UX Research HEART Framework |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 30-60 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-6 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction |
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