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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
Paper illustration for Knowledge Mapping.
Knowledge Modeling
Knowledge 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.Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question3-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAKnowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
KnowledgeMappingRisk
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Paper illustration showing three sorted card stacks and an open question about a possible group.
UX Research
Card Sorting
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
First-click Testing method illustration showing its working structure
UX Research
First-click Testing
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping