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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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