Empirical Investigation 1 Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four main principles of investigation mentioned in the text?

Selecting investigation technique

Maintaining control over variables

Stating the hypothesis

Ensuring the sample size is statistically significant (correct)

Which of the following is an example of 'Second Degree Contact' in conducting research?

Instrumenting systems for real-time monitoring (correct)

Analyzing problem reports

Interviewing participants directly

Brainstorming with participants

Which of the following is NOT listed as a way to investigate according to the text?

Formal experiment

Case study

Longitudinal study (correct)

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The text states that if an activity has already occurred, which of the following investigation techniques can be used?

Both case study and survey Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of 'First Degree Contact' in conducting research?

Analysis of tool logs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the steps in the 'iterative process' of research mentioned in the text?

Determining the sample size Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of software engineering investigation?

To apply scientific principles and techniques to study software properties Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of software engineering investigation mentioned in the text?

Investigating the relationship between coding style and software maintainability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of scientific investigation?

It is designed to eliminate bias and subjective influences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid reason for conducting software engineering investigation, according to the text?

To improve software processes or products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential goal of software engineering investigation?

To develop new programming languages for software development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a software engineering investigation mentioned in the text?

Determining the impact of requirements quality on designer productivity Signup and view all the answers

Empirical Investigation 1 Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four main principles of investigation mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is an example of 'Second Degree Contact' in conducting research?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a way to investigate according to the text?

The text states that if an activity has already occurred, which of the following investigation techniques can be used?

Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of 'First Degree Contact' in conducting research?

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the steps in the 'iterative process' of research mentioned in the text?

What is the primary purpose of software engineering investigation?

Which of the following is NOT an example of software engineering investigation mentioned in the text?

What is a key characteristic of scientific investigation?

Which of the following is a valid reason for conducting software engineering investigation, according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a potential goal of software engineering investigation?

Which of the following is an example of a software engineering investigation mentioned in the text?

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