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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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