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What is the primary purpose of software engineering investigation according to the text?

To confirm rules-of-thumb in software development
To initiate novel practices in software development
To measure and validate facts and cause-effect relationships in software development (correct)
To explore relationships between software development factors

What is the standard of empirical software engineering research?

Poor (correct)
Improving
Satisfactory
Excellent

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a purpose of software engineering investigation?

To predict future software development outcomes (correct)
To evaluate (process and/or product)
To improve (process and/or product)
To disprove a theory or hypothesis

Which of the following would be considered a software engineering investigation experiment?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed in the text as a purpose of software engineering investigation?

To understand a scenario or situation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text indicate is the standard of empirical software engineering research?

Poor (C) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a first-degree contact data source in empirical studies?

Think-aloud protocols (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a third-degree contact data source in empirical studies?

Documentation analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

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