Concrete domain questions define what an ontology or knowledge model must be able to answer and test.
Core question: Which domain questions must the ontology answer with defined data and inferences?
Analysis methodMethod form: Analysis method. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
2-4 h
2-8
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Knowledge ModelingCategory: Knowledge Modeling. Describes the method's domain of use.
Ontology work is organized as a scenario-based process for reuse, collaboration, evaluation, and long-term maintenance.
Core question: Which NeOn scenarios and activities lead from our sources to a maintainable ontology network?
Process modelMethod form: Process model. Describes how this method is used in practice.HighComplexity: high. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
Mehrere Wochen bis Monate
2-10
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Knowledge ModelingCategory: Knowledge Modeling. Describes the method's domain of use.
Reusable modeling patterns solve recurring ontology structures without redesigning the same semantic shape each time.
Core question: Which ontology design pattern satisfies the competency questions with suitable consequences?
Analysis methodMethod form: Analysis method. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
1-3 h pro Pattern
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Knowledge ModelingCategory: Knowledge Modeling. Describes the method's domain of use.
Existing vocabularies become reusable term candidates with ownership, versioning, and maintenance decisions attached.
Core question: How do we publish each term stably, understandably, linked, and versionable?
Process modelMethod form: Process model. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.