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Selected:Concept MappingRoot Cause Tree AnalysisSAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)8D Problem Solving
| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |