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The Concept System Concept Mapping Our Software Go-Zones

Pattern matching allows you to compare, both visually and statistically, two ratings from a concept map in order to explore consensus, track consistency over time or evaluate outcomes relative to expectations.

Creating A Pattern Match
Pattern matches are based on the information in a concept map. To create a pattern match, you simply decide what you want to measure and select the groups you want to compare. The Concept System does the rest for you.

Pattern matching can be used to:

• assess consensus by comparing the views of different stakeholder groups, e.g., managers vs. line staff or one department versus another
• relate the importance of various program elements to the financial support given to them
• match expectations for a project with the work accomplished to date
• track the consistency of performance over time
• assess how well outcomes or results meet the group's expectations.