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In order to produce reliable results, design science researchers need to make use of research strategies and methods and to base their work on a scientific body of knowledge. This chapter proposes a method framework for design science research that can support researchers in producing relevant as well as rigorous research. Five key activities are identified: problem explication, requirements definition, design and development, demonstration, and evaluation. Two tools for visualizing the design science process are introduced, an IDEF0 process diagram and a canvas format. Finally, we discuss the relationships between the proposed framework and the scientific method.
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Johannesson, P., Perjons, E. (2021). A Method Framework for Design Science Research. In: An Introduction to Design Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-78132-3_4
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