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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-3 h | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | KnowledgeMappingRisk | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |