Comparing entropy measures of idea links in design protocols: Linkography entropy measurement and analysis of differently conditioned design sessions

Jeff W. T. Kan; Zafer Bilda; John S. Gero

doi:10.1017/S0890060407000339

Comparing entropy measures of idea links in design protocols: Linkography entropy measurement and analysis of differently conditioned design sessions

Jeff W. T. Kan, Zafer Bilda, John S. Gero

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

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This paper explores using Shannon's entropy of information to measure linkographs of 1.2 design sessions that involved six architects in two different experimental conditions. The aim is to find a quantitative tool to interpret the linkographs. This study examines if the differences in the design processes and the design outcomes can be reflected in the entropie interpretations. The results show that the overall entropy of one design condition is slightly higher than the other. Further, there are indications that the change of entropy might reflect design outcomes. Copyright © 2007 Cambridge University Press.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	367-377
Journal	Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing: AIEDAM
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0890060407000339
Publication status	Published - Oct 2007
Externally published	Yes

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Design outcomes
Design protocols
Entropy

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In: Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Design, Analysis and Manufacturing: AIEDAM, Vol. 21, No. 4, 10.2007, p. 367-377.

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