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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Operations 5 Whys |  Innovation TRIZ |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min | 1-4 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 2-6 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |