Introduction to Research Methodology in
Computer Science

Lectures:
16 h

Recommended for
New graduate students. Special study groups will be arranged for students with common interests, such as students in the Industry Research School, HMI Research School, etc.

The course was last given:
Fall 1998

Goals
To prepare for graduate studies in general and for formulating research problems and thesis topics in particular.

Prerequisites
None.

Organization
Lectures and seminars. Optional study groups for extra course credit.

Contents
Computing as a discipline. Introduction to the philosophy of science. Scientific writing, publication and information retrieval. Science and technology, methodological issues. The PhD study process. Aspects of ethics and quality control in scientific work. Research funding and politics.

Literature
Chalmers: What is this thing called science.
Journal papers.

Teachers
Sture Hägglund and invited guests.

Examiner
Sture Hägglund.

Schedule
September - November 1999.

Examination
Written examination and seminar activity. Study group report for 2 extra credit points.

Credit
3 + 2 credits.

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