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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  UX Research Tree Testing |  UX Research Usability Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. | When a product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 h je Session |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | Based on research question | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Information architectureNavigationFindability | ValidationUXPrototype |
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