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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | 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. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 5-15 min | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-20 | 10-30 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |