A Pattern-Oriented Approach to a Methodical Evaluation of Modeling Methods
Keywords:
pattern, evaluation, modelling methods, business process modelling
Abstract
The paper describes a pattern-oriented approach to evaluate modeling methods and to compare various methods with each other from a methodical viewpoint. A specific set of principles (the patterns) is defined by investigating the notations and the documentation of comparable modeling methods. Each principle helps to examine some parts of the methods from a specific point of view. All principles together lead to an overall picture of the method under examination. First the core ("method neutral") meaning of each principle is described. Then the methods are examined regarding the principle. Afterwards the method specific interpretations are compared with each other and with the core meaning of the principle. By this procedure, the strengths and weaknesses of modeling methods regarding methodical aspects are identified. The principles are described uniformly using a principle description template according to descriptions of object oriented design patterns. The approach is demonstrated by evaluating a business process modeling method.
How to Cite
Amberg, M. (1). A Pattern-Oriented Approach to a Methodical Evaluation of Modeling Methods. Australasian Journal of Information Systems, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v4i1.371
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