Empirical software engineering
Empirical software engineering (ESE)[1] is a subfield of software engineering (SE) research that uses empirical research methods to study and evaluate an SE phenomenon of interest. The phenomenon may refer to software development tools/technology, practices, processes, policies, or other human and organizational aspects.
ESE has roots in experimental software engineering, but as the field has matured the need and acceptance for both quantitative and qualitative research has grown.[2] Today, common research methods used in ESE for primary and secondary research are the following:[3]
- Primary research (experimentation, case study research, survey research, simulations in particular software Process simulation)
- Secondary research methods (Systematic reviews, Systematic mapping studies, rapid reviews, tertiary review)
Teaching empirical software engineering
Some comprehensive books[1][4] for students, professionals and researchers interested in ESE are available.
Research community
Journals, conferences, and communities devoted specifically to ESE:
- Empirical Software Engineering: An International Journal
- International Symposium on Empirical Software Engineering and Measurement
- International Software Engineering Research Network (ISERN)
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84800-043-8.
- S2CID 3208211.
- S2CID 254463421.
- ISBN 978-3-030-32488-9.)
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