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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research Usability Testing | ![]() Product Discovery Solution Interview | ![]() Product Discovery MVP Test 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 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 several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h je Session | 30-60 min je Interview | 45-75 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 5-10 Interviews | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | Test Matrix, Test Plan |
Tags1 shared | ValidationUXPrototype | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions |
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