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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Architecture Request for Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | 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. | An RFC clarifies architecture context, options, and consequences. It structures technical context, alternatives, tradeoffs, open questions, and review feedback, and captures the result as an RFC document, reviewer comments, and a decision rationale. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 Wochen vom Draft bis zur Entscheidung |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 2-8 | 3-20 Reviewer |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | RFC document, Reviewer comments, Decision rationale, Follow-up ADR or tickets |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | ArchitectureDecisionAsyncGovernance |
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