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Selected:Scatter DiagramATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Pareto Analysis8D Problem Solving
| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Decision Making Pareto 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. | 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. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | 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 | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 1-6 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tags1 shared | Root causeQualityVisualization | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |