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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  UX Research First-click Testing |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation Rolestorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | When a search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 10-30 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity |