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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |  UX Research First-click Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-10 | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |
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