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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Business Strategy 5-Minuten VC-Check |  UX Research Tree Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together. | The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 1-2 Tage | 5-15 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 10-30 | 1-5 | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | VC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | StartupValidationCompetition | Information architectureNavigationFindability |