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| Criterion |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Operations RACI Matrix |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 10-30 | 2-8 | Based on research question | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | Information architectureNavigationStructure | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |