9 UX research methods you should know | Maze

Selecting a UX research method that fits with your research objectives, budget, team, and timeline is vital if you want to uncover relevant, actionable user insights. But how can you choose the perfect method?

Every UX research method offers valuable results and effective feedback techniques, but different methods are more suited depending on your available resources and what insights you’re looking to collect. It’s essential you hit the ground running with the best method for your project, to avoid wasting valuable time and resources—or worse, ending up with misleading data and irrelevant user feedback.

In this video, we’ll overview the top nine UX research methods to consider for your project—from card sorting to five-second tests. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure you’re picking the most effective method for your project.

📓 Resources mentioned:
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Card sorting guide: https://buff.ly/44sbZvA
Survey design guide: https://buff.ly/3VwnwpD
Diary research guide: https://buff.ly/42mdSs6
Tree testing guide: https://buff.ly/42pA98s
Five second testing guide: https://buff.ly/3HGv9nL
Usability testing guide: https://buff.ly/3AW2nvy
UX research methods guide: https://buff.ly/44rg57j

⏱️ Video timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - What are UX research methods?
01:15 - User interviews
02:13 - Field studies
03:26 - Card sorting
04:30 - Tree testing
05:57 - Usability testing
07:10 - Diary studies
08:24 - Surveys
09:39 - Focus groups
11:10 - Five-second testing
12:20 - Wrap-up

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