Studying complex systems through design interventions Probing open government data ecosystems in the Netherlands
本文展示了如何通过设计干预（即“探针”）来研究公共管理中的复杂系统，并以荷兰三个开放数据生态系统为例，揭示了开放政府数据实践中的潜在模式与动态关系。
Recently, we have seen a rising interest in the study of complex systems in public administration. This paper demonstrates how specific design interventions, also referred to as ‘probes’, can be used to investigate complex systems. The value of this strategy is demonstrated by probing three open data ecosystems in the Netherlands. The probes produce a new understanding of the interrelations between underlying patterns and dynamics of open government data practices. Our research shows that probing is a promising research strategy that can produce rigorous academic knowledge on the underlying patterns and dynamics of complex systems in public administration.