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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | Root causeQualityOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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