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Selected:Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisDot EstimationSpecification by ExampleAcceptance Criteria Workshop
| Criterion |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Agile Specification by Example |  Agile Acceptance Criteria Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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 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. | When a story needs clear checkpoints before implementation, it sharpens expectation and scope together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Acceptance Criteria and a Story Update. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 5-20 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 20-40 min pro Story |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-20 | 3-6 | 3-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Acceptance Criteria, Story Update |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | EstimationEffortRisk | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development |