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Criterion
Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
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 several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question2-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IADecision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
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