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A Viewpoint-Based Framework for Discussing the Use of Multiple Modelling Representations

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Conceptual Modeling — ER 2000 (ER 2000)

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When modelling a real-world phenomenon, it can often be useful to have multiple descriptions of the phenomenon, each expressed using a different modelling approach or representation. Different representations such as entity-relationship modelling, data ow modelling and use case modelling allow analysts to describe different aspects of real- world phenomena, thus providing a more thorough understanding than if a single representation were used. Researchers working with multiple representations have approached the problem from different directions, resulting in a diverse and potentially confusing set of terminologies. In this paper is described a viewpoint-based framework for discussing the use of multiple modelling representations to describe real-world phenomena. This framework provides a consistent and integrated terminology for researchers working with multiple representations. An abstract notation is also defined for expressing concepts within the framework.

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    Nigel Stanger

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  1. Departamento de Ciência da Computação, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 31270-010, Belo Horizonte - MG, Brasil

    Alberto H. F. Laender

  2. Marriott School School of Accountancy and Information Systems, Brigham Young University, 585 TNRB, P.O. Box 23087, UT 84602-3087, Provo, USA

    Stephen W. Liddle

  3. Department of Computer Information Systems, Georgia State University, College of Business Administration, 30302-4015, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

    Veda C. Storey

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Stanger, N. (2000). A Viewpoint-Based Framework for Discussing the Use of Multiple Modelling Representations. In: Laender, A.H.F., Liddle, S.W., Storey, V.C. (eds) Conceptual Modeling — ER 2000. ER 2000. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1920. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-45393-8_12

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