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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Ontology Design Patterns |  Operations Change Analysis |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Knowledge Modeling NeOn Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Ontology Design Patterns provide reusable building blocks for recurring modeling problems. The method brings structure to the search for clean concepts, relationships, and roles. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | The NeOn Methodology structures ontology work as a controlled process with reuse, scenarios, and reviews. It is useful when ontologies should not emerge ad hoc but modularly and reusably. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h pro Pattern | 45-120 min | 30-60 min | Mehrere Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-6 | 2-10 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Selected Patterns, Adapted Schema Fragments, Pattern Documentation | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation Report |
Tagsno overlap | OntologyPatternsReuseSemanticModeling | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering |