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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Agile Example Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-7 | 1-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |