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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Agile Specification by Example |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | RationaleKnowledgeDecision |
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