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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research Usability Testing | ![]() UX Research First-click Testing | ![]() Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping | ![]() Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h je Session | 1-2 Tage | 90-180 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 10-30 | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Click Heatmap, Success Rate, Design Recommendations | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ValidationUXPrototype | UXNavigationFindabilityValidation | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |



