Authors: Ananth Srinivasan, Gay Costain
Tags: 2008, conceptual modeling
The use of UML diagrams and associated methodologies in the development of software applications has, on the one hand been presented as a standard, while on the other hand has been criticized by empiricists who have actually studied its usage. In this paper, we describe a useful empirical method to analyze data about the nature, extent, and quality of cognitive support that the use of UML diagrams provides to a software developer. The data was collected and analyzed in a controlled experimental setup from both experienced and novice users. Our approach to analysing data in this study has the potential for wide applicability in empirical validation studies where focus on the process of usage is importantRead the full paper here: https://www.emmsad.org/archive/2008
