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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Agile Specification by Example |  UX Research Card Sorting |
|---|---|---|---|
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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 60-90 min pro Feature | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 3-6 | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Information architectureNavigationStructure |
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