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Architectural Trade-Off Analysis

Architectural DimensionHeuristic Point-ScoringStatistically WeightedDynamic ML EnsembleEvent-Driven PLG
Data RequirementsManual CRM fieldsStructured relational DBClean data warehouse / lakeReal-time event pipeline
Maintenance BurdenLow (annual manual review)Moderate (quarterly audit)High (dedicated MLOps)Moderate (continuous sync)
Interpretability100% intuitiveHigh (linear weights)Low to moderateHigh (milestone based)
False-Positive RateVery high (35%–50%)Moderate (15%–25%)Low (8%–14%)Moderate (12%–20%)
Primary Use CaseSeed to Series AMid-Market B2B SaaSLarge Enterprise SuitesSelf-serve and freemium

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