Semantic analysis (knowledge representation)
Encyclopedia
Semantic analysis is a method for eliciting and representing knowledge
about organisations. (Liu, 1991) Initially the problem must be defined by domain experts and passed to the project analyst(s). The next step is the generation of candidate affordances. This step will generate a list of semantic units that may be included in the schema. The candidate grouping follows where some of the semantic units that will appear in the schema are placed in simple groups. Finally the groups will be integrated together into an ontology chart. A case study of a library domain will be used to illustrate the process of semantic analysis.
Semantic analysis always starts from the problem definition which if not clear, require the analyst to employ relevant literature
, interview
s with the stakeholders and other techniques towards collecting supplementary information
. All assumptions made must be genuine and not limiting the system.
Liu Kecheng, (2000) Semiotics in information systems engineering, Cambridge University Press.
Knowledge
Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something unknown, which can include information, facts, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. It can refer to the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject...
about organisations. (Liu, 1991) Initially the problem must be defined by domain experts and passed to the project analyst(s). The next step is the generation of candidate affordances. This step will generate a list of semantic units that may be included in the schema. The candidate grouping follows where some of the semantic units that will appear in the schema are placed in simple groups. Finally the groups will be integrated together into an ontology chart. A case study of a library domain will be used to illustrate the process of semantic analysis.
Semantic analysis always starts from the problem definition which if not clear, require the analyst to employ relevant literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
, interview
Interview
An interview is a conversation between two people where questions are asked by the interviewer to obtain information from the interviewee.- Interview as a Method for Qualitative Research:"Definition" -...
s with the stakeholders and other techniques towards collecting supplementary information
Information
Information in its most restricted technical sense is a message or collection of messages that consists of an ordered sequence of symbols, or it is the meaning that can be interpreted from such a message or collection of messages. Information can be recorded or transmitted. It can be recorded as...
. All assumptions made must be genuine and not limiting the system.
Liu Kecheng, (2000) Semiotics in information systems engineering, Cambridge University Press.