Methods for Software Engineering Research
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The goal is to introduce the participants to research methods, approaches and processes in software engineering (SE). In addition, the students practice formulating research questions and planning empirical studies. The course consists of two parts: sessions on which the selected methods for conducting SE research are introduced (systematic literature survey, design science, case study, action research) and study circle in which the concept of validity and SE research from methodological perspective are discussed in small groups based on the part of the course book and additional reading material. Course book: Shadish W. R., Cook T. D. and Campbell D.T.: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Generalized Causal Inference. Wadsforth Cengage Learning, 2002. pp. 1¿102. The learning on course is based on active participation to the course sessions and a Learning Portfolio into which the assigned tasks are completed. The learning portfolio will be evaluated. The course has no exam.
| Vuosi | Lukukausi | Päivämäärä | Periodi | Kieli | Vastuuhenkilö |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | syksy | 31.10-06.12. | 2-2 | Englanti | Tomi Männistö |
Luennot
| Aika | Huone | Luennoija | Päivämäärä |
|---|---|---|---|
| To 10-12 | B222 | Tomi Männistö | 31.10.2013-06.12.2013 |
| Pe 10-12 | B222 | Tomi Männistö | 31.10.2013-06.12.2013 |
Information for international students
The goal is to introduce the participants to research methods, approaches and processes in software engineering. In addition, students practice formulating research questions and planning empirical studies.
The course consists of lectures introducing methods for conducting SE research and study circle meetings in which the concept of validity is discussed in small groups based on the part of the course book. Learning is based on active participation to the course sessions and thus, attending is obligatory. The course has no exam - the final delivery method is a personal Learning Portfolio into which the assigned tasks are completed. The course in Fall 2013 is for 5 credits.
Classroom activities (B222, 10-12):
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Week |
Day | Topic | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Thu 31.10. | Introduction to the course | Slides |
| Fri 1.11. | Introduction to study group work | Slides | |
| 45 | Thu 7.11. | Design Science | Slides |
| Fri 8.11. | Study group 1 | For details what to read etc., see Intro to study group slides above! | |
| 46 | Thu 14.11. | Systematic Literature Review | Slides |
| Fri 15.11. | Study group 2 | For details what to read, do etc., see Intro to study group slides above! | |
| 47 | Thu 21.11. | Case Studies | Slides |
| Fri 22.11. | Study group 3 | For details what to read, do etc., see Intro to study group slides above! | |
| 48 | Thu 28.11. | Action Research | Slides |
| Fri 29.11. | Study group 4 | For details what to read, do etc., see Intro to study group slides above! | |
| 49 | Thu 5.12. | Wrapping up the course | Slides |
Assignment deadlines
| Every week | Amend your learning portfolio. Detailed instructions are provided in Moodle. |
| 7.11. at 13:00 | Write a short presentation of yourself in Moodle to your study group discussion forum. |
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14.11. at 13:00 |
Discussion on own research questions. Choose a topic for your research and formulate a research question. Present the question in your own study group discussion forum. (Finally, put the research question in the learning porfolio, as a part of your study design) |
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15.12. at 13.00 |
Peer review on study group activities. |
Contact hanna.maenpaa(ät)cs.helsinki.fi for extra assignments in case of lecture- or study group absence. Extra assignment deadline is on 13th December at 13:00.
Course book:
Shadish WR, Cook TD and Campbell DT. Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Generalized Causal Inference. Wadsforth Cengage Learning, 2002. pp. 1–102.