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Selected:Affinity DiagrammingC4 ModelLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Scatter Diagram
| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations Scatter Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 1-4 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-5 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | Root causeQualityVisualization |