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| Criterion |  Engineering Goal Question Metric |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Helps clarify technical problems, hypotheses, and next steps in concrete terms. It breaks a technical problem into testable parts. The result is captured as a GQM table and metric briefs. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 45–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | GQM Table, Metric Profiles | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause |
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