Andrew Burton-Jones
University of British Columbia
Term: January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2012
Research Background and Interests:
I generally conduct behavioral research (i.e., research informed by psychological and sociological theories). However, I have also conducted some design science research.
I have two main research interests:
- System usage: In this research, I am particularly interested in
- Understanding how information systems need to be used if individuals, groups, and organizations are to benefit from them
- Discovering what leads individuals and collectives to use information systems in effective or ineffective ways
- Systems analysis and design: In this research, I am particularly interested in
- Improving the use of conceptual modeling in systems analysis
- Understanding how ontologies (and ontological theories) can be used effectively in systems analysis and design
- Understanding how systems analysis and design is done in practice
Methodological Interests:
I am open to any research method. I often use experiments and surveys in my own research, but I have used other methods as well. I have a strong interest in papers that extend our knowledge of research methods and how they can be used effectively.