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Simulation studies: a new method of prospective technology assessment and design

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In order to examine the social conditions and effects of a broad usage of telecooperation technology in the future, such as the development of design proposals, PROVET (Projektgruppe Verfassungsverträgliche Technikgestaltung) developed the method of simulation studies. The paper describes the problem of prospective technology design for telecooperation, a method to handle it, the simulation studies and the methological background. It demonstrates three simulation studies, in administration of justice, about office dossiers and for a reachability management. It presents results, particularly about the psychological effects of the digital signature as a technical–organizational measure to guarantee obligations between the cooperation partners. The conclusion discusses this research approach in relation to others.

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  1. Projektgruppe Verfassungsverträgliche Technikgestaltung, Darmstadt, Germany

    C. Kumbruck & M. J. Schneider

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Kumbruck, C., Schneider, M.J. Simulation studies: a new method of prospective technology assessment and design. Qual Life Res 8, 161–170 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026442530663

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