Preliminary guidelines for empirical research in software engineering

Volume: 28, Issue: 8, Pages: 721 - 734
Published: Aug 1, 2002
Abstract
Empirical software engineering research needs research guidelines to improve the research and reporting processes. We propose a preliminary set of research guidelines aimed at stimulating discussion among software researchers. They are based on a review of research guidelines developed for medical researchers and on our own experience in doing and reviewing software engineering research. The guidelines are intended to assist researchers,...
Paper Details
Title
Preliminary guidelines for empirical research in software engineering
Published Date
Aug 1, 2002
Volume
28
Issue
8
Pages
721 - 734
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