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| Criterion |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Decision Making Trade-off Analysis |  Decision Making Wideband Delphi |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With limited resources, quality, speed, cost, and risk almost always compete with each other. Trade-off Analysis makes these tensions explicit and prevents decisions from producing hidden side effects. | A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 10-30 min je Item | 45-120 min | 1-4 h or multiple rounds | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 4-12 Experten | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Trade-off Matrix, Criteria List, Decision Rationale, Accepted Downsides | Estimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | TradeoffsDecisionCriteriaOptions | EstimationExpertsForecasting | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs |