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| Criterion |  UX Research Usability Testing |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research First-click Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h je Session | 30–60 min | 45–90 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 4-8 | 3-10 | 10-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationUXPrototype | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation |