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In this paper, we address the issue of method validation by means of method transfer. We report on experiences from an application of a proposed method for evaluation framework development in a field study, and demonstrate that the method user, previously unfamiliar with the method, was able to successfully apply it in a complex setting.
From post project interviews it was evident that stakeholders participating in the project felt that the method used was largely transparent. It was seen as a natural way of working, in which interviewees felt they had control and influence over the content of the resulting framework. The iterative nature of the process was found to be advantageous, with stakeholders refining their own views and becoming more focused.
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Rehbinder, A., Lings, B., Lundell, B., Burman, R., Nilsson, A. (2001). Observations from a Field Study on Developing a Framework for Pre-Usage Evaluation of Case Tools. In: Russo, N.L., Fitzgerald, B., DeGross, J.I. (eds) Realigning Research and Practice in Information Systems Development. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 66. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35489-7_15
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