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Mapping – a detailed description of the similarities and differences between 2 objects or sets of objects relaying similar content or activity
Mapping at a conceptual level for example ala the Variable Cascade
Machine actionable mapping (leaf-to-leaf) requiring detailed breakdown
SKOS could be a good way to express the similarities and differences to express this in a machine actionable way
DDI Conceptual Model (1) - a model of the objects described by DDI focusing on points where objects relate to each other in terms of one object relaying information to a second object
·Content Coverage - use of the DDI Suite Content Model to identify the subset of content objects addressed by a specific product
Content Comparison (2, 3) - Comparison of content objects or set of objects in 2+ products in terms of the depth/breadth of object description or how the objects are expressed in each product to support the same or different applications (such as concept management, concepts in the role of category, use as a representation)
Attachment Points – Points at which two objects relate or link to each other for a variety of purposes
Attribute to Object – links a descriptor to the object being described
Object to Object – role may depend on location
Same Region / Same Product
Different Region / Same Product
Attachment for the purpose of passing information between products or linking into an entry point
Product A / Product B (within DDI Suite of Products)
Product A / Product B (between standards)
Includes conceptual alignment which can be of greater concern that within the DDI Suite which tends to have an understood level of conceptual alignment
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