Design Science A Paradigm for Information Systems Research
Design Science Introduction
Nov 17, 2014
A brief introduction to Design Science for Information Systems by Paul Johannesson at KTH/Stockholm University. The presentation builds on the work by Alan Hevner and others.
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Design Science
A Paradigm for Information Systems Research
A Dilemma
Rigour Exactness
Precision
Following rules
Relevance Useful
Practical
Timely
Two Research Paradigms
Behavioural Science develop and verify theories
that explain or predict human or organizational behavior
Design Science extend the boundaries of
human and organizational capabilities by creating new and innovative artifacts
IS Research Cycle
Design Science
Research
Behavioral Science
Research
IS Artifacts Provide Utility
IS Theories Provide Truth
From a presentation by A. Hevner, http://misrc.umn.edu/seminars/slides/2006/12152006_Seminar_Color.pdf
Design is an ArtifactConstructs
Provides the language in which to define problems and solutions
Models Use constructs to represent a real world
situation
Methods Provide guidance on how to solve problems
Instantiations Implement constructs, models and
methods in a working system
Design is a Process
Build Construct the artifact
Evaluate Assess the utility of the
artifact
Design is a Wicked Problem
• Unstable Requirements and Constraints
• Complex Interactions among Subcomponents of
Problem and resulting Subcomponents of Solution
• Inherent Flexibility to Change Artifacts and
Processes
• Dependence on Human Cognitive Abilities -
Creativity
• Dependence on Human Social Abilities - Teamwork
Design Science Framework
From Hevner et al. ”Design Science in IS Research”, MIS Quarterly, 2004
Design Science Guidelines
Design as an ArtifactDesign science research must
produce a viable artifact in the form of a construct, a model, a method, or an instantiation
Problem RelevanceThe objective of design science
research is to develop technology based solutions to important and relevant business problems
Design Science Guidelines
Design EvaluationThe utility and quality of a design
artifact must be demonstrated via well executed evaluation methods
Communication of Research
Design science research must be well presented both to technology oriented and management oriented audiences
Design Science Evaluation
From Hevner et al. ”Design Science in IS Research”, MIS Quarterly, 2004
Design Science = Design?
From Hevner et al. ”Design Science in IS Research”, MIS Quarterly, 2004
Relevance Cycle
DesignCycle
RigorCycle
An Exercise
Identify Challenges to Design Science!
More Information
http://syslab.dsv.su.se/group/scientificwritingandresearchmethodology/forum/topics/design-science
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