Improving the effectiveness of information

In the previous entry, I demonstrated three types of knowledge models. These models can help us structure the information we acquire from functional specifications, subject matter experts, the marketing department and - in some cases - our own observations. When combined they offer us different paths to our information. We have looked at: Thematical models Taxonomies / concept models Composition models A fourth model is called the Attribute model . An attribute model shows attributes and values: colors, specific characteristics, etc. An example is shown below: With the attribute model we can describe all possible characteristics of a product range and link them to the actual products. This makes it possible to make an overview of all variations within a productrange. The models can help us choose between products. Example: You call the service desk of the manufacturer of your TFT screen Service desk employee: "Do you know the exact product type?" You: "I am not sure, I c...