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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 10-30 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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