Evaluating conceptual modelling practices: Composites, things, properties
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Shanks, G; Nuredini, J; Weber, RDate
2005-12-01Source Title
Business Systems Analysis with OntologiesPublisher
IGI GlobalUniversity of Melbourne Author/s
Shanks, GraemeAffiliation
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Shanks, G., Nuredini, J. & Weber, R. (2005). Evaluating conceptual modelling practices: Composites, things, properties. Business Systems Analysis with Ontologies, (1), pp.28-55. IGI Global.Access Status
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<jats:p>This chapter examines how ontological theory can be used to predict how alternative conceptual modelling representations affect end-user understanding of these representations. Specifically, it examines how ontological theory can be used to show how part-whole relations (composites) and things and properties can be best represented to enhance understanding of these real-world phenomena. We report the outcomes of two experiments that provide evidence to support the ontologically sound representation of part-whole relations and things and properties. We also discuss the outcomes of a cognitive process tracing study that explains why the ontologically sound representation of things and properties is more easily understood. In essence, our empirical research provides evidence to support the use of ontology as a theoretical basis to guide conceptual modelling practices.</jats:p>
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