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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-60 min | 45-75 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | EstimationEffortRisk |
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