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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  UX Research Diary Study |  Agile Planning Poker |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | When experiences build up over days or weeks and a single session cannot capture them, Diary Study records the course of everyday life. Recurring triggers, moods, and habits become visible this way, beyond the sharpness of memory. | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-4 Wochen | 2-5 min je Item |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 5-20 | 3-9 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | UX researchTrackingBehavior | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam |
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