Towards a modeling tool evaluation method

In this thesis I will describe a new evaluation method, designed to evaluation the quality of a modeling tool, based on how well it supports the user's interactions. These interactions are based on the modeling language the tool is based on and the heuristics developed in human computer interaction. The research in this thesis was done using an extensive literature investigation using multiple books and articles, and interviews conducted at the Data Architectures & Metadata Management Group; a research group at the HAN applied sciences university. The resulting evaluation method was then tested using a case study conducted at the HAN applied sciences university during which several modeling sessions were observed and evaluated using TAP sessions. According to the research results, the evaluation method is promising, but there are still a few issues which need to be resolved.