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Selected:Scatter DiagramArchitecture Decision RecordFailure Mode and Effects Analysis8D Problem Solving
| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-45 min | 2-6 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-3 | 3-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |