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| Criterion |  Decision Making Option Framing |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 45–90 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 4-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |
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