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Selected:HEART FrameworkATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Counter MetricsAlignment Mapping
| Criterion |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 2-6 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |