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| Criterion |  Engineering Goal Question Metric |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | GQM Table, Metric Profiles | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs |
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