Framework and Methodology

The Semantic Shed Methodology and Framework

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Framework

This defines how we see things.

The Semantic Shed Framework is based on the following:

• Separation of Concerns: all models have separate dimensions for the
  • Model formalism (e.g. FOL, DL, OO)
  • What the Model represents (semiotics)
  • How the model is to be used (Conceeptual, Logical etc.
  • Abstraction
• The Semiotic Rhombus
  • This separates 'Concept' into Intension and Extension
  • For non-realist ontologies, we focus on the intension

The Semiotic Rhombus

Methodology

This defines the concrete actions that are carried out on a client site to bring these about.