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)
  • Survey

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

    <p>Both case study and survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Analysis of tool logs</p> 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?

    <p>Determining the sample size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of software engineering investigation?

    <p>To apply scientific principles and techniques to study software properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Investigating the relationship between coding style and software maintainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of scientific investigation?

    <p>It is designed to eliminate bias and subjective influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To improve software processes or products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To develop new programming languages for software development</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Determining the impact of requirements quality on designer productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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