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| Criterion |  Agile Specification by Example |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Agile Example Mapping |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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 story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 45–90 min | 30-60 min | 30–60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 | 3-7 | 4-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop |