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Selected:Planning PokerATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Dot EstimationAffinity Estimation
| Criterion |  Agile Planning Poker |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Agile Affinity Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | 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 many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-5 min je Item | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 5-20 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-9 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 3-20 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | EstimationEffortRisk | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing |