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| Criterion |  UX Research HEART Framework |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Engineering Goal Question Metric |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together. | 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. | When metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 1-2 Tage | 90-180 min | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 10-30 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | GQM Table, Metric Profiles | KPI Tree, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement |