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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Growth Funnel Analysis |  Growth A/B Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | When many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. | When two variants compete, discussions quickly decide by taste rather than effect. A/B Testing checks behavior under controlled conditions and separates real improvement from chance or expectation effects. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses | Experiment results, Decision log, Learning summary |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | AnalyticsConversionGrowth | ExperimentsGrowthAnalyticsValidation |