research methods in computer science james gain [email protected]
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Research Methods
Administrivia
Recommended Textbook: Martin S Olivier, Information Technology Research — A Practical Guide for Computer Science and Informatics (2nd ed.) Van Schaik, 2004
2 Credits (16 lectures)2 Assignments:1. Literature Survey2. Project Proposal
Computing Knowledge Required:Online access (library, search engines, databases and publications)Microsoft Project (or similar project planning tool)Spreadsheet
Research Methods
This Course
What is the Purpose of these Lectures?
Gain skills that are valuable (and valued) outside academiaPrepare for your honours projectsLearn about research-oriented careers
Both theoretical (what is the idea?)and practical side (how do you do your projects?)
Research Methods
This Course
Understand research in Computer ScienceGain methods to plan and propose research projects
Specifically your honours project
Know how to conduct your own research
in an ethical and professional manner
Learn to communicate your results
Research Methods
Topics I
Introduction [3]Designing a research projectEthicsPitfallsThe research processSurveys and Getting Information
Project Management [2]Experimental Computer Science [3]
ModelsPrototypesAlgorithmsExperiments
Research Methods
Topics II
Role of Mathematics [1]Designing User Evaluation Experiments [2]
Statistics
Qualitative Research [2]Case StudiesArgumentsAction ResearchEthnography
Writing [3]Reporting ResultsSubmitting a PaperPresenting a PaperPreparing a Poster