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| Criterion |  Engineering Goal Question Metric |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 90-180 min | 1-3 h | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-12 | 3-6 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | GQM Table, Metric Profiles | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment | KnowledgeMappingRisk | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |