GPT-Powered Elicitation Interview Script Generator for Requirements Engineering Training

TL;DR

This paper introduces a GPT-based system that automatically generates detailed requirements elicitation interview scripts, enhancing practical training for requirements engineers by addressing the scarcity of educational materials.

Contribution

It presents a novel GPT-powered approach with prompt chaining to create comprehensive interview scripts tailored for requirements engineering training.

Findings

Generated scripts are evaluated as applicable for training.

Expert judgment confirms the quality of the scripts.

Evaluation metrics support the effectiveness of the approach.

Abstract

Elicitation interviews are the most common requirements elicitation technique, and proficiency in conducting these interviews is crucial for requirements elicitation. Traditional training methods, typically limited to textbook learning, may not sufficiently address the practical complexities of interviewing techniques. Practical training with various interview scenarios is important for understanding how to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts. However, there is a shortage of educational interview material, as creating interview scripts requires both technical expertise and creativity. To address this issue, we develop a specialized GPT agent for auto-generating interview scripts. The GPT agent is equipped with a dedicated knowledge base tailored to the guidelines and best practices of requirements elicitation interview procedures. We employ a prompt chaining approach to mitigate the output length constraint of GPT to be able to generate thorough and detailed interview scripts. This involves dividing the interview into sections and crafting distinct prompts for each, allowing for the generation of complete content for each section. The generated scripts are assessed through standard natural language generation evaluation metrics and an expert judgment study, confirming their applicability in requirements engineering training.