Chapter 4. Concept Models

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A concept model is a diagram that shows the relationships between different abstract ideas. You can apply the concept modeling technique in a variety of circumstances to explain different aspects of a web site. Also known as concept maps or affinity diagrams.

Concept Models At-A-Glance

Concept models describe structures, how different ideas relate to each other. The format doesn’t prescribe particular kinds of relationships, nor does it assume any specific types of ideas. As an artifact of the web design process, it can capture the range of different kinds of information to be represented on the site.

Purpose—What ...

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