Start Date
11-12-2016 12:00 AM
Description
Conceptual models are used to graphically capture the requirements of an information system. Research on conceptual modelling has focused on improving the modelling process. The vast majority of studies has focused on evaluations of single grammars or models; however, practitioners typically use multiple, and different types of models in system analysis and design tasks. Recker (2014) proposed a theory of combined ontological coverage to predict and explain faithful use of multiple models in combination, but this theory has not been tested yet. The aim of this research in progress paper is to describe how experiments can be designed to examine the propositions of Recker’s theory of combined ontological coverage. The findings of our experiments, once executed, will provide grounding that will justify further research on conceptual modelling use as well as provide deep insights and foundations to understand how conceptual models are used in today’s system analysis and development process.
Recommended Citation
Jabbari Sabegh, Mohammad Ali; Recker, Jan; and Green, Peter, "Designing Experiments to Test the Theory of Combined Ontological Coverage" (2016). ICIS 2016 Proceedings. 6.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2016/GeneralIS/Presentations/6
Designing Experiments to Test the Theory of Combined Ontological Coverage
Conceptual models are used to graphically capture the requirements of an information system. Research on conceptual modelling has focused on improving the modelling process. The vast majority of studies has focused on evaluations of single grammars or models; however, practitioners typically use multiple, and different types of models in system analysis and design tasks. Recker (2014) proposed a theory of combined ontological coverage to predict and explain faithful use of multiple models in combination, but this theory has not been tested yet. The aim of this research in progress paper is to describe how experiments can be designed to examine the propositions of Recker’s theory of combined ontological coverage. The findings of our experiments, once executed, will provide grounding that will justify further research on conceptual modelling use as well as provide deep insights and foundations to understand how conceptual models are used in today’s system analysis and development process.