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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Product Discovery Learning Card |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Product Discovery Test Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | The Learning Card connects traceable test results to a reasoned next action while keeping the limits of the insight visible. | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | The Test Card turns a critical assumption into a testable claim and specifies in advance which result counts as success. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 25-40 min | 45-75 min | 20-35 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-5 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Learning Card with evidence and next action | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Test Card with a pre-set threshold |
Tags1 shared | LeanStartupValidationMVP | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryLearning | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryHypothesis |