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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 20-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 1-5 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | LearningOperationsImprovement | ProcessOperationsImprovement |