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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Innovation Brainwriting |  UX Research Card Sorting |  UX Research First-click Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | When users immediately turn the wrong way on a screen or wireframe, first click testing checks initial orientation at high speed. The first click shows early whether expectation, labeling, and wayfinding fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min | 20-45 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-12 | Based on research question | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Information architectureNavigationStructure | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |