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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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