On the Interplay of Design Research and Behavioral Research-A Language Community Perspective
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2008-05-08
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Vaishanvi, Vijay
Baskerville, Richard
Research Team
IWI1
Abstract
While the results of behavioral research are often used in design research, and contributions back to the knowledge base by behavioral research are considered as well, the implications of the divergent underlying epistemological foundations are rarely discussed. This paper investigates the effect of these foundations on the mutual usability of research outcomes in both directions. The design perspective is represented by reference modeling and method engineering, while the behavioral research perspective is represented by social science methods. Whereas research results from behavioral research may be used in design research under certain circumstances-proper translation into the realm of the language community in question-the usability of design research results in behavioral research is more limited: These results can only be utilized under the restrictions which behavioral research imposes regarding research goals, research procedure, and quality goals genericity. In consequence, most design research outcomes fall short of this provision at least in the short run. The only solution is the establishment of longer lasting, broader language communities which provide the setup for repetitive work on design research outcome to comply with the restrictions of behavioral research styles.
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST2008), May 7-9, 2008, Westin, Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Publisher
Georgia State University
Publisher place
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Start page
79
End page
92
Pages
14
Event Title
3rd International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST)
Event Location
Atlanta, GA
Event Date
07.-09.05.2008
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
213708