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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 1-3 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 3-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |
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