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Research Methods For Computer Science

This course covers research methodology used in computer science including principles of experiment design, statistics, reading, writing and evaluating papers. Students will complete assignments and a semester long research project presenting results. The course objectives are to equip students with skills to review and conduct methodologically sound research, recognize research methodologies, understand theory and practice, critically assess research and address ethics.

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Research Methods For Computer Science

This course covers research methodology used in computer science including principles of experiment design, statistics, reading, writing and evaluating papers. Students will complete assignments and a semester long research project presenting results. The course objectives are to equip students with skills to review and conduct methodologically sound research, recognize research methodologies, understand theory and practice, critically assess research and address ethics.

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Faculty/School SCHOOL OF ICT

Title of Award
Course Code/Title RESEARCH METHODS FOR COMPUTER ENGINEERS
Instructor ABDALLAH ZIRABA
E-mail address [email protected]
Phone 651625643

Overview / Description of course


In this course, we understand and master the research methodology used in computer science.
The course will cover topics ranging from the principles of experiment design, statistics, to
various aspects of reading, writing, evaluating papers, and presenting research. There will be
assignments during the semester allowing the students to practice different research skills and
methodologies covered in the lectures. There will be a semester-long project in which students
select, design, and execute research project and present the result at the end of the semester.

Prerequisites
1. No prerequisites
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Objectives
The objectives of this course is to;
1. The course equips students with the skills to review and conduct methodologically
sound research as a part of their professional work.
2. Students develop the skills to recognize and reflect on the strengths and limitations
of different research methodologies,
3. understand the links between theory and practice, critically assess research, and
address ethical and practical issues.
4. Demonstrate, by use of role model examples, how research can help support
leadership and better decision making within the community and in the public and
private sectors.

5. Critically evaluate the efficacy of virtual means of delivering or developing research


strategies

Learning Outcomes
1 The students are familiar with a scientific research process in Computer Science

2 The students are aware and appreciate different research methods in Computer Science

3 The students are capable of identifying assumptions, limitations and premises of different
research approaches and methods

3 The students are aware of the ethical aspects of research designs and dissemination
mechanism in Computer Science.

Chapters Content
Week one Course Overview: What is research?
Week Two Choosing of research topics and research areas of interests

Week Three Literature Reviews and Data Base Searches

Week four Research Ethics and Engaging Cultures


Week five Introduction to Research Methodology in Computer science
Week six Design Computer science approaches and methods,

Week seven Design, analysis, interpretation and reporting of scientific studies design and
implementation of design science studies,

Week eight How to Write up a Research Project in computer science


Week nine Group Verbal Presentations on Research Proposals
Week ten REVISION AND PREPARATIONS FOR END OF SEMESTER
EXAMINATIONS

Teaching mode
1 Direct Lectures [through PPT, Whiteboard, Video & projector]
2 Tutorials
3 Practical - Real-time & Videos sessions

Assessment Criteria
1 Continuous assessment 1 50%
2 Participation and Attendance 10%
3 Final Exam 40%

Recommended Text and Resources


1 Books Research Methods in Computer science by Louis
2 Websites https://www.pdfdrive.com/research-methods-in-computer-e19041117.html

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