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Selected:Specification by ExampleFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisDot EstimationAcceptance Criteria Workshop
| Criterion |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Agile Acceptance Criteria Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | When a story needs clear checkpoints before implementation, it sharpens expectation and scope together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Acceptance Criteria and a Story Update. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 2-6 h | 5-20 min | 20-40 min pro Story |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 | 3-20 | 3-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Acceptance Criteria, Story Update |
Tagsno overlap | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | EstimationEffortRisk | AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development |