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Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Purposedifferent
A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
10-30 min je Item15-45 min
Participantsdifferent
1-81-3
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesADR File, Decision Log, Rationale
Tagsno overlap
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance
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Paper illustration for PERT Estimation.
Decision Making
PERT Estimation
Paper illustration of Request for Comments (RFC) with its method-specific working model.
Architecture
Request for Comments