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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Product Discovery Opportunity Scoring |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | When opportunities need ranking by their effect, it makes importance and satisfaction directly comparable. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as an opportunity-score table and top outcomes. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 1-3 h | 60-120 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-8 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Opportunity Score Table, Top Outcomes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | PrioritizationDiscoveryOutcomesNeeds | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning |