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title: User Research Rule Categories
version: 1.0.0
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# Rule Categories

## 1. Personas (research) — HIGH — 1 rule

User persona templates, empathy maps, persona maintenance schedules.

- `research-personas.md` — Data-driven persona creation and empathy mapping

## 2. Journey Mapping (research) — HIGH — 1 rule

Customer journey maps, service blueprints, experience curves.

- `research-journey-mapping.md` — End-to-end experience mapping and touchpoint analysis

## 3. User Interviews (research) — HIGH — 1 rule

Interview structure, usability test plans, NPS/SUS surveys, card sorting.

- `research-user-interviews.md` — Qualitative research methods and facilitation guides
