An Empirical Study of Enterprise Conceptual Modeling

Anaby-Tavor, Ateret; Amid, David; Fisher, Amit; Ossher, Harold; Bellamy, Rachel K. E.; Callery, Matthew; Desmond, Michael; Krasikov, Sophia; Roth, Tova; Simmonds, Ian; Vries, Jacqueline de

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-04840-1_7

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“…Desde el punto de vista de modelado conceptual, destacamos la investigación de Moody [19], la cual indica que se requiere más investigación empírica en el modelado conceptual, debido a que la mayor parte de la investigación en esta área es de naturaleza teórica. Desde entonces, se han hecho esfuerzos en la comunidad de modelado conceptual para abordar este problema, por ejemplo, se han realizado evaluaciones empíricas para proporcionar información sobre el uso de modelos conceptuales por parte de los stakeholder's en la empresa [20] para la representación de las relaciones part-whole en el modelado conceptual [21], o para comparar diferentes lenguajes de modelado conceptual de datos [22]. En lo que respecta a la ingeniería de requisitos orientada a objetivos (goal-oriented requirements engineering), existen algunos trabajos que resaltan la importancia de la evaluación de este tipo de enfoques, Al Subaie y Maibaum [23] presentan una evaluación cualitativa del método KAOS y su respectiva herramienta Objectiver, este tipo de evaluación es subjetiva debido a que la información cualitativa de KAOS y Objectiver se basa en las observaciones de los evaluadores, usaron KAOS y Objectiver para abordar un problema objetivo para obtener informes y observaciones con el fin de evaluar la pertinencia, la exactitud, la trazabilidad y la comprensibilidad del enfoque.…”

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Evaluating the use of Pareto Efficiency to Optimize Non-Functional Requirements Satisfaction in i* Modeling

Zubcoff

Garrigós

Casteleyn

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IEEE Latin Am. Trans.

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Abstract-Due to the large, heterogeneous audience of Web applications, and its rapidly changing expectations, holistic requirement analysis approaches are crucial to ensure the success of Web engineering projects. To increase the quality of resulting Web applications, non-functional requirements (NFRs) must be considered. Satisfying them is a non-trivial task that depends on making decisions about which functional requirements (FRs) to implement, and how to prioritize the NFRs. A satisfactory solution is a trade-off, where competing NFRs must be balanced. In this paper, we outline how the Pareto efficiency can complement a goal-oriented requirement analysis modelling to evaluate and select optimal configurations of requirements for a Web application, while NFRs are balanced and maximized according to a priority list. We hereby focus on an empirical evaluation to verify whether our Pareto method improves the accuracy of design decisions during the requirements analysis phase, and/or if it reduces the time needed by designers.

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Evaluating the use of Pareto Efficiency to Optimize Non-Functional Requirements Satisfaction in i* Modeling

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Garrigós

Casteleyn

et al. 2016

IEEE Latin Am. Trans.

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“…To understand domain knowledge, various kinds of modeling methods are used by information system designers [1]. Indeed, conceptual modeling can be helpful in reducing noises and errors since the designers become aware of necessary domain concepts, functions and processes.…”

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“…Indeed, conceptual modeling can be helpful in reducing noises and errors since the designers become aware of necessary domain concepts, functions and processes. Even if standardized modeling techniques are not adopted, practitioners frequently use homemade modeling concepts or mix multiple modeling languages to achieve the goals of conceptual modeling [1]. We may say that conceptual modeling is quite common for system designers to obtain domain-specific knowledge.…”

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Study on the Use of the Constant Comparison Method : Lessons from Training Novice Modelers

Kim¹,

Park

Rho³

2013

The Journal of Society for e-Business Studies

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Conceptual modeling is a critical activity for developing successful business information systems. The objective of this study is to evaluate the possibility of applying the constant comparison method from the grounded theory to conceptual modeling. To achieve the objective, we trained novice modelers and split them into two groups for evaluation. The experimental results show that applying the constant comparison method could increase acceptability from more experienced conceptual modelers. Moreover, while the control group was experienced difficulties when domain knowledge is unfamiliar, the experimental group could handle difficulties more effectively. In addition, applying the constant comparison method also decreased the time to complete analysis for conceptual modeling.

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“…There have been a few attempts to address those questions both in the CM field and in the broader RE field, but more research is needed to arrive at satisfactory answers [5]. [6] presents a multiple case study with 60 companies that draws 7 key issues in RE/CM practice.…”

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Former Students’ Perception of Improvement Potential of Conceptual Modeling in Practice

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Olivé

Pastor

2013

Conceptual Modeling

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Abstract. Several authors have pointed out a significant gap between Conceptual Modeling (CM) theory and practice. It is then natural that we try to find answers to questions such as: What is the nature of the gap? Which is the magnitude of the gap? Why does the gap exist? and What could be done to narrow the gap? In this paper, we try to answer those questions from the point of view of the former students of a Requirements Engineering and Conceptual Modeling course that have been involved in professional projects. We have surveyed over 70 former students to know how they perceive the degree to which a set of four conceptual modeling artifacts are created in practice, and how they perceive the improvement potential of the creation of those artifacts in practice. For each artifact, we asked a question on the use of the artifact, and one on the recommendation of use of the artifact. We believe that there may be an improvement opportunity of the CM practice when a significant number of respondents would have recommended the creation of an artifact in the cases in which it was not created. We try to identify the reasons why the artifacts were not created, and what would be needed to convince stakeholders and developers to create the artifact, when it is recommended to do it.

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An Empirical Study of Enterprise Conceptual Modeling

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Evaluating the use of Pareto Efficiency to Optimize Non-Functional Requirements Satisfaction in i* Modeling

Evaluating the use of Pareto Efficiency to Optimize Non-Functional Requirements Satisfaction in i* Modeling

Study on the Use of the Constant Comparison Method : Lessons from Training Novice Modelers

Former Students’ Perception of Improvement Potential of Conceptual Modeling in Practice

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