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| Criterion |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-30 min je Item | 30-90 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tags1 shared | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | EstimationEffortRisk |
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