Defining Key Concepts in Information Science Research: The Adoption of the Definition of Feature
Sabine Molenaar,
Emilie Steenvoorden,
Nikita van den Berg
et al.
Abstract:This paper analyzes the definitions of the concept feature in the information science literature. The concept of feature has been defined in various ways over the last three decades. To be able to obtain a common understanding of a feature in information science, it is important to conduct a thorough analysis of the definitions that can be used in research and in practice. The main contribution of this paper is a categorization of the existing definitions, which highlights similarities and differences. By mean… Show more
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