ITC535 Research Methods in Computing (16)

CSU Discipline Area: Computing (COMPU)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject will provide students with a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research methods skills that are relevant across the computing discipline. Various research approaches in the computing discipline will be examined including but not limited to empirical research methods, data collection techniques, analysis and interpretation of data, using and/or developing simulations, and report presentations. By the end of the subject students should be able to critically evaluate the approaches to address the research problems.

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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ITC535

Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Enrolment restrictions:

Available only to Graduate Certificate in Computing Research and Master of Computing Research students.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to compare and contrast research methods in computing;
be able to select and apply an appropriate research methodology for a research problem;
be able to determine and apply a quantitative and/or qualitative research technique for a stated purpose;
be able to evaluate an experimental setting in a given research scenario;
be able to criticise the design of an experiment;
be able to report and defend research outcomes.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

Research techniques and conventions in computing
Limitations of different research approaches
Developing and formalising a hypothesis
Quantitative and/or qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation methods
Developing a mathematical or simulative model
Experimental design and presentation

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