Using i * to Support a Summative Evaluation.
James Lockerbie, Neil Maiden, Amir Dotan, Valentina Lichtner · 2010
Abstract. Summative evaluation of a software tool requires the assessment of the defined target outcomes, or high-level goals, of the product. This poses the challenge of how to carry out the assessment in practice. We report our research into addressing this problem by using i * modelling for a summative evaluation of a work-based learning tool. We describe our use of i * to identify a set of detailed goals suitable for qualitative assessment. In particular, we report the development and characteristics of the large-scale SR model used in the process, and the utility it provided to contribute towards a successful evaluation. We believe this to be a novel application of i*, and we present our research outcomes and lessons learned in this area. 1.