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Guideline (Beginner,Concept) Means-Ends are only used to link a Task to a Goal. Open Version
Discussion: The only place where a Means-Ends link can be used is between a Task and a Goal. This type of link cannot be used between Tasks, Softgoals, or between any other combinations of links. Refer to Guideline 5.2.1.7 for additional discussion on using Means-Ends with Goals. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate some possible scenarios of incorrect Means-Ends connections.
Figure 1 Examples of correct and some wrong Means-Ends links
Figure 2 Additional examples of wring Means-Ends links
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