CS4040: RESEARCH METHODS (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19

Course Overview

In this course, you will conduct an individual research project into the behaviour of a computing system. You will develop knowledge and understanding of rigorous methods to: explore computing system behaviour; identify questions about behaviour; design experiments to answer those questions; analyse experimental results; and report on the outcomes of your research. You will develop your understanding of research ethics and how this relates to professional behaviour.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Session	First Sub Session	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Sorry, we don't have a record of any course coordinators.

Qualification Prerequisites

One of Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Either Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5
Any Undergraduate Programme
One of CS3015 Software Engineering: Principles and Practice (Passed) or CS3024 Software Engineering and Professional Issues (Passed) or CS3528 Software Engineering and Professional Practice (Passed)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

In all the topics covered the emphasis will be on understanding the diversity of issues in and approaches to computing research, and imbuing the ability to select and utilise the appropriate tools for your research.

Introduction of Computing Research
Research ethics and professional behaviour
Identifying research questions and hypotheses - comparative analysis
Statistical methods
Experimental design methods
Approaches to analysis and drawing valid conclusions
Reviewing Research papers
Writing Research Reports

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

1 Lecture during University weeks 8 - 18
1 Practical during University weeks 9 - 18

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

There are no assessments for this course.

Formative Assessment