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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Agile Specification by Example |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 60-90 min pro Feature | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |
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