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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research Usability Testing | ![]() Product Discovery Solution Interview | ![]() Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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 solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h je Session | 30-60 min je Interview | 45-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 5-10 Interviews | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking |
Tags1 shared | ValidationUXPrototype | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation |
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