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| Criterion |  UX Research HEART Framework |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Product Strategy RICE Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | When many initiatives compete for the same resources, it brings reach, impact, confidence, and effort into one shared ranking. It makes prioritization economically connectable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | ICE Table, Top Idea List | RICE Scores, Ranked List, Assumption Log |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | PrioritizationScoringRoadmapTradeoffs |