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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Operations Change Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | 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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 1-5 Tage | 45–90 min | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 4-12 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison |