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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-10 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |