Shull F., Singer J., Sjøberg D.I.K. (Eds.) Guide to Advanced Empirical Software Engineering

Springer, 2008. — 392 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-84800-043-8.Empirical studies have become an integral element of software engineering research and practice. This unique text/reference includes chapters from some of the top international empirical software engineering researchers and focuses on the practical knowledge necessary for conducting, reporting and using empirical methods in software engineering.Part 1, ‘Research Methods and Techniques’, examines the proper use of various strategies for collecting and analysing data, and the uses for which those strategies are most appropriate.
Part 2, ‘Practical Foundations’, provides a discussion of several important global issues that need to be considered from the very beginning of research planning. Finally, ‘Knowledge Creation’ offers insight on using a set of disparate studies to provide useful decision support.This broad-ranging, practical guide will prove an invaluable and useful reference for practicing software engineers and researchers. In addition, it will be suitable for graduate students studying empirical methods in software development.Software Engineering Data Collection for Field Studies
Qualitative Methods
Personal Opinion Surveys
The Focus Group Method as an Empirical Tool in Software Engineering
Simulation Methods
Statistical Methods and Measurement
Missing Data in Software Engineering
Reporting Experiments in Software Engineering
A Practical Guide to Ethical Research Involving Humans
The Management of University–Industry Collaborations Involving Empirical Studies of Software Enginee
Selecting Empirical Methods for Software Engineering Research
Building Theories in Software Engineering
Building Theories from Multiple Evidence Sources
Replication's Role in Software Engineering