DocumentCode :
1803860
Title :
Theory As a Case of Design: Lessons for Design from the Philosophy of Science
Author :
Lee, Allen S. ; Nickerson, Jeffrey V.
Author_Institution :
Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond, VA, USA
fYear :
2010
fDate :
5-8 Jan. 2010
Firstpage :
1
Lastpage :
8
Abstract :
Theories and designs are similar. Because they are similar, design researchers in information systems can learn much from the philosophy of science. Neither large data sets nor papers that generate and statistically test theory are necessary for the publication of contributions to the field. Moreover, the philosophy of pragmatism provides a more solid base than logical positivism from which to launch research about design. Future researchers may focus on two potentially fruitful issues: how designers evaluate a design prior to implementation, and how the automation of design in closed loop systems affect our understanding of both creativity and technology.
Keywords :
closed loop systems; human factors; information systems; philosophical aspects; closed loop systems; data sets; information systems; scientific philosophy; Closed loop systems; Design automation; Educational institutions; Guidelines; History; Information systems; Logic testing; Measurement standards; Sociology; Solids;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences (HICSS), 2010 43rd Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
ISSN :
1530-1605
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5509-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1530-1605
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.2010.484
Filename :
5428562
Link To Document :
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