A Creativity Support System Based on Causal Mapping. Issue 2 (3rd April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Oliveira, Fernando S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of computer information systems. Volume 58:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 99
• Page End: 109
• Publication Date: 2018-04-03
• Subjects: Artificial intelligence -- causal mapping -- computational creativity -- knowledge management -- logic modeling; Electronic data processing -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 658.4038011
• DOI: 10.1080/08874417.2016.1202089
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0887-4417

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Theory development is a very complex process that requires creativity and highly specialized analytical skills. This article presents a new algorithm, based on causal mapping, for assisting in the creation of qualitative theories. This algorithm is able to conjecture and prove new theorems, to test for consistency and completeness of the theory, and to derive meta-theorems comparing the different concepts in it. The use of the algorithm is exemplified in developing a theory to explain structural inertia in organizations.