user-research-methods
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SKILL.md
User Research Methods
Research is not a phase — it's a continuous activity that informs every design decision. Pick the right method for the question you have.
Method Selection Framework
| Question | Method | Effort |
|---|---|---|
| What do users think/feel? | User interviews | Medium |
| Can users complete a task? | Usability testing | Medium |
| How many users have this problem? | Survey + analytics | Low |
| What do users do naturally? | Field study / contextual inquiry | High |
| Which design performs better? | A/B testing | Medium |
| How do users navigate? | Tree testing | Low |
| What groups of users exist? | Card sorting + segmentation | Medium |
| What is the full experience? | Journey mapping | Medium |