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Criterion
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UX Research
Tree Testing
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Agile
ROAM Board
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 work needs to move between different states or columns, it makes that movement and its handoffs legible. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a ROAM Board and an Owner List.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage20-40 min initial, dann laufend
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question3-15
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAROAM Board, Owner List
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
RiskAgileTrackingAlignment
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Card Sorting
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