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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  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 a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-10 | 2-8 | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |