Integrating Influence Diagramming to Explore Visualization in Project Work
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Integrating Influence Diagramming to Explore Visualization in Project Work |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3172 |
Book Title | SAGE Research Methods Cases |
Authors | |
Author | van der Hoorn, Bronte |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Place of Publication | London |
ISBN | 9781529601473 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529601473 |
Web Address (URL) | https://methods.sagepub.com/base/download/Case/integrating-influence-diagramming-explore-visualization-project-work |
Abstract | This case describes the use of Kumu, a web-based software package, to create an influence diagram to analyze and present research findings related to visuals in project work. The study design I describe integrated an influence diagram with the traditional qualitative methods of semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. The use of Kumu enabled me to professionally present the influence diagram and made clear the relationship between different aspects of the research findings and, ultimately, helped me to illustrate the contribution of the study to existing literature. However, the use of Kumu and influence diagramming does require careful consideration. For researchers unfamiliar with systems thinking and who lack basic programming capabilities, it is necessary to allow time for developing knowledge of influence diagram syntax and to experiment with Kumu. This case provides researchers with information to evaluate the suitability of Kumu to create an influence diagram for their research project. It also summarizes a step-by-step process to integrate influence diagramming, using Kumu, into a traditional research methodology. |
Keywords | influence diagrams, Kumu, qualitative analysis |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 359999. Other commerce, management, tourism and services not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q72w9/integrating-influence-diagramming-to-explore-visualization-in-project-work
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