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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Competency Questions | ![]() Knowledge Modeling NeOn Methodology | ![]() Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree | ![]() Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Competency Questions translate a domain model into concrete questions that it must be able to answer. The method keeps the model's scope clean and prevents pretty but useless structures. | The NeOn Methodology structures ontology work as a controlled process with reuse, scenarios, and reviews. It is useful when ontologies should not emerge ad hoc but modularly and reusably. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | Mehrere Wochen bis Monate | 2-4 h | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Competency Question Set, Required Concepts, Test Queries, Coverage Matrix | Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation Report | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | OntologyKnowledge graphScopeRequirementsSemantic | OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability |



