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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | SensemakingDecisionRationale |
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