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People-Centred Technologies

Systematic Methods of Tool Evaluation

The aim of the Systematic Methods of Tool Evaluation project is to investigate and develop context-sensitive, systematic methods and mechanisms for software tool evaluation. This ongoing project began at University of Glasgow in September 1996, and was relocated to NRC-IIT in November 2002.

The focus of the NRC-IIT development of this research is to extend the investigation beyond its current focus on user interface development tools (UIDTs) to look at other software artefacts. The research results of this project would allow decision making across any artefact through the generalization of the current system.

Impact of Research

Research results currently impact on the software engineering community – in particular, the user interface development facet of software projects. Ultimately, these results could support systematic, repeatable, auditable decision-making across many domains.

Opportunities

Research opportunities: We would welcome anyone interested in investigating systematic evaluation and decision support. If interested, please contact the research contact listed below.
Technical transfer opportunities: We are actively seeking IT firms who have the will and capability to commercialize what is currently prototypic software. Possible applications include any domain in which systematic decision support and evaluative capabilities are required. Please contact the Business Development Officer listed below to discuss these opportunities.

Research Contact

Dr. Joanna Lumsden (Jo)
Research Officer
People-Centred Technologies
NRC Institute for Information Technology
46 Dineen Drive
Fredericton, NB E3B 9W4
Telephone: +1 (506) 444-0382
E-mail: Joanna Lumsden

Business Contact

Marc-Alain Mallet
Business Development Officer
Business Development Office, New Brunswick
NRC Institute for Information Technology
46 Dineen Drive
Fredericton, NB E3B 9W4
Telephone: +1 (506) 444-0394
Fax: +1 (506) 452-3859
E-mail: Marc-Alain.Mallet@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca