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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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