Ontological models are used in designing information processing software/databases in computer science. It is useful when determining how to implement conceptual models effectively. 

Ontology in Computer Science

The following theories/models are used to validate conceptual models:
- Ontological model

Methods used to Validate Conceptual Models

Various fields use ontology to inform certain models or frameworks. These disciplines include:
- Computer science
- Linguistics
- Psychology 



San Jose State University

A branch of philosophy that covers various theoretical models and organizations of reality

Ontology

Wand, Y., Storey, V. C., & Weber, R. (1999). An ontological analysis of the relationship construct in conceptual modeling. ACM Transactions on Database Systems (TODS), 24(4), 494-528.

An ontological analysis of the relationship construct in conceptual modeling

Interdisciplinary Uses of the Ontological Model

Types of Ontologies

To interpret and define a relationship, the following ontological constructs are used:

- thing
- property
- attribute
- functional schema, state, law
- interaction
- class and kind
- composition of things

Learn Before

Related

Learn After