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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Decision Making Wideband Delphi |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-4 h or multiple rounds |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 4-12 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Estimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | EstimationExpertsForecasting |
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