Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
6-2008
Abstract
Cognitive mapping techniques as a communication tool can be used in various information systems (IS) development and implementation activities. The three major cognitive mapping techniques include causal mapping, semantic mapping, and concept mapping. A causal map represents a set of causal relationships among constructs within a belief system. Semantic mapping, also known as idea mapping, is used to explore an idea without the constraints of a superimposed structure. The result of concept mapping is a graphical representation in which nodes represent concepts and links represent the relationships between concepts. Cognitive mapping techniques have been proposed to be applied in requirements determination and analysis. Repertory Grid (RepGrid), a cognitive mapping technique, can elicit the respondent's cognitive structure. Aggregated Concept Mapping is yet another cognitive mapping technique that has great potential as a research tool.
Discipline
Databases and Information Systems
Research Areas
Information Systems and Management
Areas of Excellence
Digital transformation
Publication
Journal of Computer Information Systems
Volume
48
Issue
4
First Page
49
Last Page
57
ISSN
0887-4417
Identifier
10.1080/08874417.2008.11646034
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Group
Citation
SIAU, Keng and TAN, X..
Use of cognitive mapping techniques in information systems development. (2008). Journal of Computer Information Systems. 48, (4), 49-57.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/9377
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/08874417.2008.11646034