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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Scatter Diagram | ![]() Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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