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Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Affinity Diagramming
UX Research
Affinity Diagramming
Purposedifferent
In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle.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.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min45–90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-63-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus ListTheme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas
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PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause
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