Illuminating Patterns of Perception: An Overview of Q Methodology
• Technical Note
Publisher
Software Engineering Institute
CMU/SEI Report Number
CMU/SEI-2004-TN-026DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
10.1184/R1/6574184.v1Topic or Tag
Abstract
Q methodology is a research method with a proven history for illuminating agreement and differences among individual and group perceptions. This technical note describes ways for applying Q methodology to assist software engineering processes. As a project management tool, it can help to articulate system requirements and project risk. It can also be used to identify many of the hidden risks and costs associated with system efforts. Q methodology complements a project manager's suite of methodologies and tools by providing a means for uncovering stakeholder perceptions of incorrectly specified requirements, looming risks, and hidden costs. In doing so, it provides stakeholders and project managers with additional insights for troubleshooting project threats.
Cite This Technical Note
Brown, M. (2004, October 1). Illuminating Patterns of Perception: An Overview of Q Methodology. (Technical Note CMU/SEI-2004-TN-026). Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6574184.v1.
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Brown, Mary. "Illuminating Patterns of Perception: An Overview of Q Methodology." (CMU/SEI-2004-TN-026). Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library. Software Engineering Institute, October 1, 2004. https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6574184.v1.
M. Brown, "Illuminating Patterns of Perception: An Overview of Q Methodology," Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library. Software Engineering Institute, Technical Note CMU/SEI-2004-TN-026, 1-Oct-2004 [Online]. Available: https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6574184.v1. [Accessed: 31-Dec-2024].
Brown, Mary. "Illuminating Patterns of Perception: An Overview of Q Methodology." (Technical Note CMU/SEI-2004-TN-026). Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute's Digital Library, Software Engineering Institute, 1 Oct. 2004. https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6574184.v1. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Brown, Mary. Illuminating Patterns of Perception: An Overview of Q Methodology. CMU/SEI-2004-TN-026. Software Engineering Institute. 2004. https://doi.org/10.1184/R1/6574184.v1