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| Criterion |  UX Research Tree Testing |  UX Research Usability Testing |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  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 product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 h je Session | 1-2 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | Based on research question | 4-12 | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationFindability | ValidationUXPrototype | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |