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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
First-click Testing method illustration showing its working structure
UX Research
First-click Testing
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
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 a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage1-2 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question10-303-8
Formatdifferent
AsyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAClick Heatmap, Success Rate, Design RecommendationsImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
UXNavigationFindabilityValidation
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
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Paper illustration showing three sorted card stacks and an open question about a possible group.
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Business Strategy
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Scenario Planning method illustration showing its working structure
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