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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |
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