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Selected:Empathy MappingSolution InterviewATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Affinity Diagramming
| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 30-60 min je Interview | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 45–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 5-10 Interviews | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause |