12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of software engineering investigation according to the text?
To measure and validate facts and cause-effect relationships in software development
What is the standard of empirical software engineering research?
Poor
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a purpose of software engineering investigation?
To predict future software development outcomes
Which of the following would be considered a software engineering investigation experiment?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a purpose of software engineering investigation?
To understand a scenario or situation
What does the text indicate is the standard of empirical software engineering research?
Poor
Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of empirical studies in software engineering?
To generate hypotheses, collect data, interpret results, and provide feedback for iterative improvement.
Which of the following is considered a first-degree contact data source in empirical studies?
Think-aloud protocols
What is the primary difference between a case study and a formal experiment in empirical software engineering?
A case study documents an activity retrospectively, while an experiment involves controlling variables.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main principles of empirical investigation mentioned in the text?
Ensuring statistical significance of the results
In what situation would a survey be the most appropriate empirical investigation technique?
When the activity has already occurred, and you want to document relationships and outcomes.
Which of the following is considered a third-degree contact data source in empirical studies?
Documentation analysis
Test your knowledge on software engineering investigation and scientific principles in software studies. Explore the concepts of rigorous, systematic approaches to eliminate bias and subjective influences in research.
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