Comparative aspects	Ways of determining the assessment items’ estimation weights in the adaptive method
Comparative aspects	Direct	Indirect
How to determine	Use different variables effect for each item to raise or lower its estimated weight.	Set a relationship (Percentage) between the related items to determine unknown weights with the help of previously determined ones (reusing).
Benefits of using	Include the effect of different variables for each item.	Save time and effort by avoid work repetition to include variables effect among the related items.