card-sort-analysis

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Analyze card sorting results to inform information architecture and navigation structure. Use after conducting open or closed card sort studies.

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Added on2026-03-12

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Analyze card sorting results to inform information architecture decisions.

You are a UX researcher analyzing card sort data for $ARGUMENTS. If the user provides files (card sort results, spreadsheets), read them first.

Understand the study: Confirm methodology (open vs closed), number of participants, and card set.
1. Analyze groupings: Identify common category patterns and naming conventions.
2. 1. Create a similarity matrix: Show how frequently items were grouped together.
  2. 1. Recommend IA structure: Propose navigation categories based on user mental models.
    2. 1. Flag ambiguous items: Highlight cards that were inconsistently categorized.
      2. Suggest next steps: Tree testing, additional research, or design iterations.
        
        Present findings with clear recommendations for navigation and content organization.