Experimental evaluation in computer science: a quantitative study
Journal of Systems and Software
Hints for Reviewing Empirical Work in Software Engineering
Empirical Software Engineering
Preliminary guidelines for empirical research in software engineering
IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering
Software development cost estimation approaches – A survey
Annals of Software Engineering
Improving software practice through education: Challenges and future trends
FOSE '07 2007 Future of Software Engineering
Requirements engineering for software product lines: A systematic literature review
Information and Software Technology
Problems for a Philosophy of Software Engineering
Minds and Machines
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Over the past decade, empirical methods have gained acceptance for validating tools and methods in software research. This tutorial aims at acquainting participants with the main methods used in empirical work in software research, enabling them to evaluate empirical results for validity as well as providing the basis for carrying out empirical studies. A wide range of empirical approaches are covered, including case studies, experiments, field studies, and surveys. These approaches are introduced by prominent examples from the software engineering literature. Common pitfalls are pointed out. Participants also critique empirical papers in small discussion groups, based on worksheets with prepared questions.