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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Product Strategy RICE Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | When many initiatives compete for the same resources, it brings reach, impact, confidence, and effort into one shared ranking. It makes prioritization economically connectable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | ICE Table, Top Idea List | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | RICE Scores, Ranked List, Assumption Log |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | PrioritizationScoringRoadmapTradeoffs |