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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45–90 min | 30–60 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-10 | 4-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |