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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Operations Process Mapping |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-10 | Based on research question | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Information architectureNavigationStructure | LeanObservationProcessOperations |