THE IMPACT OF DOMAINS OF KNOWLEDGE ON THE QUALITY OF DATABASE CONCEPTUAL MODELS

We investigated the role of database designers’ business and database knowledge in producing high quality conceptual designs. We collected think aloud protocols from experienced designers and students, as well as measures of internal schemata and script knowledge structures. Both domains of knowledge contributed to the technical quality, while neither contributed to the business quality of the conceptual models.

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