Research Methods for Computer Science Introduction

1. Research Methods for Computer ScienceIntroduction

2. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 2 Literature Book - 1 Researching Information Systems and Computing (Brony J. Oates), SAGE Publications, 2006 (or latest) Price: (New: US$ 26.39) , (Used: US$ 11.06) Book - 2 Projects in Computing and Information Systems (Christian W. Dawson), 2/Ed, Addison Wesley, 2009. Price: (New: US$ 28.17) , (Used: US$ 22.99) Digital

3. Class Format and Grading • Format: • 16 sessions (3 hrs each session) spanning over 16 weeks • Grading: • MidTerm=30 • Final Term=50 • Internal =(20) • Assignment 1=5 • Assignment 2=5 • Assignment 3=5 • Attendance = 5 • Exam: Open book (if the rules allow it) University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 3

4. Class Format and Grading • Format: • 16 sessions (3 hrs each session) spanning over 16 weeks • Grading: • MidTerm=30 • Final Term=50 • Internal =(20) • Assignment 1=5 • Assignment 2=5 • Assignment 3=5 • Attendance = 5 • Exam: Open book (if the rules allow it) University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 4

5. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 5 E-Learning 1. http://www.cs.jhu.edu/~nasmith/erm/ 2.http://datasearch.ruc.edu.cn/course/researchmethod/computermethod.html 3.http://computerscienceppt.blogspot.com/search/label/Research%20Methods%20in%20Computer%20Science 4. Latest available e-learning material Digital

6. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 6 Benefit/ Target Gaining skills for conducting independent research. 2. Introduce students to the latest ideas, concepts for producing a research proposal and solution procedure. 3. Gaining research skills that will support the students in their future professions. 4. Achieving skills about theoretical research, experimental studies, numerical analysis, and statistical approaches. 5. Gaining good understanding to develop new concepts, theories, tools.

7. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 7 Specific Objectives At the end of the course students will have the skills acquired: 1. Independent applicability required for Computer Science professional development 2. Ability to handle the complex issues, challenges and situations during problem solving in systematic way reflecting creativity for human welfare 3. Ability to publish Computer Science research in Journals & present in National/International Conferences. Digital

8. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 8 COURSE OUTLINE Digital

9. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 9 1. Research Methodology • Meaning of Research • Objectives of Research • Motivation in Research • Significance of Research Digital

10. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 10 2. Research Methods versus Methodology • Research Process • Research and Scientific Method • Importance of Knowing, How Research is Done? • Elements of Research Methods • Criteria of Good Research

11. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 11 3. Research Process in Computer Science • Introduction to Research in Computer Science • Purpose and Product of Research in Computer Science • Different Models of Research Process in Computer Science • Interpretive Research Methods in Computer Science Digital

12. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 12 4. Research Ethics & Professionalism in Computing • Participants Rights in Computer Science • Responsibilities of an Ethical Researcher • Evaluating Research Ethics in Computer Science Research • Code of Conduct in Supervision for Scholars • Plagiarism and Higher Education Commission Policy Digital

13. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 13 5. Choosing a Project and Writing a Proposal • Locating Sources of Relevant Knowledge and Reliability • Literature Review • Research Approaches & Research Design and Creation • Choosing a Project & Preparing Project Proposal • Choosing a Research Supervisor Digital

14. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 14 6. Research Strategies • Surveys • Experiments • Case studies • Statistical measurement of Research Work Digital

15. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 15 7. Data Generation Methods • Interviews • Observations • Questionnaires • Documentation • Data generation in CS & Research Digital

16. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 16 8. Internet Research • Background to the Internet World Wide Web • Internet Research Topics • The Internet and a Literature Review • The Internet and Research Strategies & Methods • The Law and Ethics of Internet Research Digital

17. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 17 9. Qualitative Data Analysis • Data and Information • Textual Data Analysis • Grounded Theory • Computer-aided Qualitative Analysis • Evaluating Qualitative Data Analysis Digital

18. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 18 10. Quantitative Data Analysis • Defining Quantitative Data • Data Coding • Statistics for Quantitative Data Analysis • Interpretation of Data Analysis Results • Evaluating Quantitative Data Analysis Digital

19. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 19 11. Philosophical Paradigms • Introduction to Philosophical Paradigms • Positivism • Interpretivism • Critical Research • Mixed Methods Digital

20. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 20 12. Case Studies in Systems & Computing Research • Defining Case Studies • Case Studies in Information System • Case Studies in Computing • Evaluating Case Study-based Research Digital

21. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 21 13. Research Report Writing - I • Writing as Key to Research, Clear Keywords & Structured Thoughts • Quotation into Text • Paraphrasing Common Citation Styles • Block, Active and Passive Wording • Procrastination Digital

22. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 22 14. Research Report Writing - II • Target Readers, Reasoning Argument • Use of Graphics, Line graphics, Tables, Charts, and Bar Chats etc. • Establishment of Common Basis, Response Focus on Thinking about Outcomes • Conclusion, Summary, Savings • Manual of Research & Bibliographical, Resource/References Digital

23. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 23 15. Presentation of the Research - I • Preparing presentation for defence of Research Work/Thesis • Conference Paper Presentations • Posters and Exhibitions • Software Demonstrations • Presentation of Outcomes Digital

24. University Of Malakand | Department of Computer Science | VCRG | Dr. Engr. Sami ur Rahman | 24 16. Presentation of the Research - II • Procedure for Submitting Thesis • Vivas: MS/PhD • Evaluating Presentations • Presenting Yourself Digital

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