Foundations of Informing Science: 1999-2008

T. Grandon Gill, Eli Cohen

Informing Science, 2009 - Information science - 800 pages

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... humans, their organizations, systems controlled by programs, or artificial intelligence. They may include natural processes. Planned operations are triggered after an analysis of the situation. All human-controlled operations are ...

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... human activities , and in communications with robots . The latter perspective is more in line with the teleological definition of informing since ; it is hard to demonstrate that information is used if there is no accompanying evidence ...

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... human contacts, direct observation). • Indirect informing occurs with intermediary storing and processing of information. In technologically advanced environments, data are organized in databases or data warehouses run in-house by ...

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... human mental models. It is a universal phenomenon whether we deal with mechanical, electromagnetic, molecular, or mental entities and their models. When entities resonate, they communicate, not necessarily effectively yet. 3. If ...

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... humans . Thereby generating new sources of data , asking new and challenging questions NOT being constrained by the ... human element as the mechanism for creating information Figure 2 : The Informing Science Framework in relation to ...

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Introduction	1

How the Chapters Were Selected and Developed	3

Organization	4

Conclusions	6

Abstract	7

Methods to define IS	8

A New Conceptualization of IS	12

The Informing Science Framework	13

Fundamental Assumptions of an Informing Science Framework	413

An Alternative Framework	417

Scientific Traditions and Social Science Studies	425

Generalizing how to conceive of Informing Science	429

Comparing the two Descriptions of Informing Science	434

Assumptions for a Generalized Informing Science Framework	453

Conclusions	454

References	455

University organization no longer suitable	16

References	17

Introduction	21

An Overview	22

The MIS Discipline	25

Clients for Informing Science	41

Implications for the Informing Science	49

References	53

Introduction	57

Informing Systems A Teleological View	59

The PurposeFocused Framework for Examining Informing	67

Quality and UseRelated Requirements of Information	68

Requirements Related to Factors in Form	82

Taxonomy and Ordering of Quality Requirements Related to Use of Operation Factors	97

Refinements	98

Conclusions	100

References	101

Appendix Formal Definitions and Formulas	103

Taxonomy and Ordering of Quality Requirements	109

Usability Usability Attributes and Usability Properties	115

Study Methodology	120

Study Results	122

Discussion	126

References	128

Appendix	130

Abstract	135

The Informing Science Framework	137

Information	141

Data Information and Knowledge	148

Philosophical Perspectives on Information	152

Conclusions	155

References	156

Introduction	159

Nature of a Task	161

A Task Model	163

A Review	164

Five Classes of Task Complexity	174

Discussion	179

Conclusions	186

References	187

Introduction	197

Utility Theory	198

Motivation and Goal Setting Theory	204

A GoalBased Utility Decision Model	207

Learning Architecture of the Utility Function	215

Divergences between GoalBased and Neoclassical Utility Functions	225

Implications for the Informing Sciences	229

Conclusions	231

References	233

Morisons Gunfire at Sea	240

Resonance in the Informing Sciences Literature	245

Single Client Resonance Model	248

Resonance and Mental Models	251

Resonance and Intrinsic Motivation	260

Resonance and Visceral Factors	267

ClienttoClient Resonance	275

Conclusions	280

References	281

Informing and MIS	289

Introduction and Basic Definitions	295

A General Model of Informing for Operations	298

The Staircase of Human Cognition	299

Changes in Decision Situations	303

Quantum Nature of Information	305

The First Principia of Informing for Operations	306

How the Principia Might Impact Research into Informing	314

References	317

Introduction	323

Background	324

Quantitative Measures of the Risk of Misinforming	330

An Example	342

Conclusion	347

References	348

Questionnaires	349

Introduction	357

Fitness Functions and Landscapes	358

Landscape Shapes	361

The Informing System Fitness Landscape	377

Researching the Rugged Landscape	386

Empirical Research on the Rugged Fitness Landscape	395

Conclusions	404

References	406

Introduction	411

Introduction	459

Systems and Systems for Use	465

Philosophical Perspectives	468

Thinking about Use	476

Double Helix	485

Conclusions	494

References	496

Introduction	503

The Application	504

The Continuous Stockpile	505

Constraints versus an Objective Function	508

Adjusting the Mine Forecasts	509

Simulated Results	512

Genesis	517

Conclusions	519

References	520

Introduction	521

Literature Review	524

Methodology	534

Findings	540

Summary and Discussion	565

References	571

Introduction	577

Conceptual Overview	578

Theoretical Background and Literature Review	580

News Production Process	587

Case Introduction	593

Political Organizational and Technical Issues	595

Project Overview	603

Conclusion	612

References	615

Introduction	619

Cyberdating in Cohens Framework for Informing Science	620

The Internet as a Unique Medium for Dating	622

What does it mean?	626

Where does it come from?	628

An Example of Disinformation in Cyberdating	632

Implications for Cyberdatersin Information Exchange	636

Conclusion	639

References	640

Introduction	643

The Project	644

English Language and Communication	647

Web ACE The Informing System Perspective	648

Web ACE The Development	650

Conclusions	656

References	657

Introduction	661

Collaborative Knowledge Building	663

Contributions of Different Theoretical Frameworks to Study CKB	665

Underlying Theory of Collaborative Knowledge Building	667

Role of Reflective Thinking in Collaborative Knowledge Building	671

The ISF framework	672

The Case Study	673

Unit of Analysis	675

Contradictions Driving Collaboration	680

Data Analysis	681

Conclusions	698

References	700

ZingThing	706

Abstract	709

Methodological Knowledge	710

Philosophy of Science	712

History of Science	718

Research on Research	727

Conclusion	730

References	731

Introduction	739

Routine Nonroutine and Critical Perspectives	741

Informing System Characteristics	743

The Next Decade of Informing Science	760

Conclusions	765

References	766

Abstract	767

Informing through Metaphors	768

Informing Science as an Evolutionary Idea	773

Cohens Informing Science Framework	776

Areas for Further Research	780

Challenges to Research	783

Summary of Philosophy	785

Index	789

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Title	Foundations of Informing Science: 1999-2008
Editors	T. Grandon Gill, Eli Cohen
Publisher	Informing Science, 2009
ISBN	193288615X, 9781932886153
Length	800 pages

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