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  • 15:06, 25 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+10)‎ . . Experimental Software Engineering:Community portal ‎ (current)
  • 17:43, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+63)‎ . . N Experimental Software Engineering:Community portal ‎ (Created page with "Please visit http://ese.cos.ufrj.br to access Group ESE portal!")
  • 17:42, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . MediaWiki:Sidebar ‎ (current)
  • 17:40, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,873)‎ . . N Main Page ‎ (Created page with "=Welcome!= You are accessing one of the '''eSEE - experimental Software Engineering Environment''''s services. '''eSEE''' represents a research project supported by '''CNPq'...") (current)
  • 17:11, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+5)‎ . . Experimental Software Engineering:Portal comunitário ‎ (current)
  • 17:10, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+63)‎ . . N Experimental Software Engineering:Portal comunitário ‎ (Criou página com 'Please visit http://ese.cos.ufrj.br to access Group ESE portal!')
  • 17:09, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+26)‎ . . MediaWiki:Mainpage ‎ (current)
  • 17:08, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (-1)‎ . . MediaWiki:Mainpage ‎
  • 17:07, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (-25)‎ . . MediaWiki:Mainpage ‎
  • 17:06, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+558)‎ . . N Viable Research Strategy ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Viable Research Strategy''' A viable research strategy uses multiple methods, chosen in such a way that the weaknesses of each method are add...') (current)
  • 17:06, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+539)‎ . . N Unit ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Unit''' Units can be people, animals, time periods, institutions, or almost anything else. Typically in field experimentation they are people...') (current)
  • 17:05, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,420)‎ . . N Unit of Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Unit of Analysis''' The unit of analysis defines what a “case” is in a case study. What unit of analysis to use generally depends on the...') (current)
  • 17:05, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+905)‎ . . N Undesired Variations ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Undesired Variations''' Inevitable, albeit undesired, variations from one experiment to another. Although, we aim to set the characteristics...') (current)
  • 17:04, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+637)‎ . . N Triangulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == Portuguese == '''Triangulação''' É uma variável a ser considerada em relação a um método de pesquisa. Essa variável consiste na adoção de três o...') (current)
  • 17:04, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+261)‎ . . N Trial ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Trial''' ==Portuguese== '''Rodada''' Um experimento consiste de um conjunto de rodadas (ou testes), sendo que cada rodada é uma combinação...') (current)
  • 17:03, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+398)‎ . . N Toy Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Toy Study''' ==Portuguese== '''Estudo Limitado''' Quando o objeto ou unidade experimental não possui a complexidade, tamanho, etc. de um obje...') (current)
  • 17:03, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+525)‎ . . N Theory ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Theory''' A theory is a possible explanation of some phenomenon. Any theory is made up of a set of hypothesis. == Portuguese == '''Teoria'''...') (current)
  • 17:02, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+875)‎ . . N Theory Building ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Theory Building''' Theory building is the development of theories that explain how and why certain phenomena occur and allow predictions to b...') (current)
  • 17:02, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+535)‎ . . N Theoretical Replication ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Theoretical Replication''' Theoretical replication consists in repeating the experiments from a previous study expecting that each case shows...') (current)
  • 17:02, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (-1)‎ . . Theoretical Analysis ‎ (current)
  • 17:01, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+241)‎ . . N Theoretical Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Theoretical Analysis''' ==Portuguese== '''Análise Teórica''' A validação consiste de provas lógicas derivadas de um conjunto específico...')
  • 17:01, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+214)‎ . . N Test ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Test''' An experiment consists of a set of tests (sometimes called trials) where each test is a combination of treatment, subject and object....') (current)
  • 17:01, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+539)‎ . . N Target Population ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Target Population''' The group of people to whom the survey applies, so that they are able to answer the questionnaire designed to the experi...') (current)
  • 17:00, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+8,536)‎ . . N Systematic Reviews Studies ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == Are a form of study aimed at clasifying, characterizing or understanding a phenomenom or a field of interest. They are based on a formal review o...') (current)
  • 16:59, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+221)‎ . . N Systematic Sampling ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Systematic Sampling''' The first subject is selected from the list of the population at random and then every nth person is selected form the...') (current)
  • 16:58, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+933)‎ . . N Survey ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Survey''' A comprehensive research method for collecting information to describe, compare or explain knowledge, attitudes and behavior. A sur...') (current)
  • 16:58, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+443)‎ . . N Survey Validity ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Survey Validity''' Survey validity is concerned with how well the instrument measures what it is supposed to measure. == Portuguese == '''Va...') (current)
  • 16:57, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+619)‎ . . N Survey Reliability ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Survey Reliability''' It is a feature of a survey from which it is possible to get the same kinds and distribution of answers when the survey...') (current)
  • 16:57, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+441)‎ . . N Survey Objective ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Survey Objective''' A statement of the survey’s expected outcomes of a question that the survey is intended to answer. == Portuguese == ''...') (current)
  • 16:57, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+421)‎ . . N Survey Instrument ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Survey Instrument''' The questionnaire (or another instrument, e.g. checklist) to be applied for the survey. == Portuguese == '''Instrumento...') (current)
  • 16:56, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+766)‎ . . N Survey Evaluation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Survey Evaluation''' It is a process that is performed (1) to check that the questions are understandable, (2) to assess the likely response...') (current)
  • 16:56, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (-14)‎ . . Experimental Software Engineering - Glossary of Terms ‎ (current)
  • 16:55, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+684)‎ . . N Survey Design ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Survey Design''' Survey is the process of reviewing the survey objectives, examining the target population identified by objectives and decid...') (current)
  • 16:54, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+376)‎ . . N Subjective Data ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Subjective Data''' Data concerning individuals’ opinions, attitudes and preferences. == Portuguese == '''Dados Subjetivos''' Dados relati...') (current)
  • 16:53, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+553)‎ . . N Variance ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Variance''' The variance of a random variable, probability distribution, or sample is one measure of statistical dispersion, averaging the sq...') (current)
  • 16:52, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+10)‎ . . Test Power ‎ (current)
  • 16:51, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+941)‎ . . N Test Power ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Test Power''' This is the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true. This probability is that in w...')
  • 16:51, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+829)‎ . . N Summated Rating Scale ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Summated Rating Scale''' It is a set of two or more items (i.e. questions) that address a specific topic or aspect of interest. Having multip...') (current)
  • 16:50, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+629)‎ . . N Statistical Test ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Statistical Test''' A statistic whose purpose is to provide a test of some statistical hypothesis. Test statistics such as t and F have known s...') (current)
  • 16:50, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+558)‎ . . N Statistical Model ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Statistical Model''' A mathematical statement concerning the sampling distribution of a random variable that is used in evaluating the outcome...') (current)
  • 16:50, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+383)‎ . . N Statistical Hypothesis ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Statistical Hypothesis''' A statement about one or more parameters of a population. Null and alternative hypotheses are two forms of a statisti...') (current)
  • 16:50, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+711)‎ . . N Statistical Generalization ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Statistical Generalization''' Inference about a population on the basis of empirical data collected about a sample when compared with quantit...') (current)
  • 16:49, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+191)‎ . . N Statistic ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Statistic''' A descriptive measure of a sample, e.g., mean. ==Portuguese== '''Estatística''' Uma medida descritiva de uma amostra, i.e. méd...') (current)
  • 16:48, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+491)‎ . . N Static Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Static Simulation''' It is a type of simulation where the simulation model captures the variation of model parameters at one single point in...') (current)
  • 16:48, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+742)‎ . . N Static Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Static Analysis''' ==Portuguese== '''Análise Estática''' Examina a estrutura do produto desenvolvido. Este é um caso especial de estudo de...') (current)
  • 16:48, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+842)‎ . . N P-value ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''P-value''' P-value corresponds to the obtained significance level for a statistical test. The p-value represents the likelihood, under the assu...') (current)
  • 16:47, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+967)‎ . . N Parametric Test ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Parametric Test''' Parametric tests are based on a model that involves a specific distribution. It is assumed that some of parameters, involv...') (current)
  • 16:46, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,546)‎ . . N Non-parametric Test ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Non-parametric Test''' Non-parametric tests do not make same type of assumptions concerning the distribution of parameters as parametric test...') (current)
  • 16:46, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,083)‎ . . N Mean Squared Error ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Mean Squared Error''' In statistics, the mean squared error or MSE of an estimator is one of many ways to quantify the amount by which an est...') (current)
  • 16:45, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+311)‎ . . N Mean ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Mean''' The expected value of a random variable, which is also called the population mean. == Portuguese == '''Média''' Valor esperado de...') (current)
  • 16:45, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+793)‎ . . N Estimation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Estimation''' Estimation theory is a branch of statistics that deals with estimating the values of parameters based on measured data. The par...') (current)
  • 16:45, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,020)‎ . . N Distribution ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Distribution''' A probability distribution identifies either the probability of each value of an unidentified random variable (when the varia...') (current)
  • 16:45, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+653)‎ . . N Direct Measure ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Direct Measure''' A direct measurement of an attribute is directly measurable and does not involve measurements on others attributes. Lines of c...') (current)
  • 16:44, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,323)‎ . . N Cumulative Distribution ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Cumulative Distribution''' In probability theory and statistics, the cumulative distribution function (CDF), also known as probability distri...') (current)
  • 16:44, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+215)‎ . . N Confidence Limits ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Confidence Limits''' Upper and lower boundaries of confidence interval. ==Portuguese== '''Limites de Confiança''' Limites máximo e mínimo...') (current)
  • 16:43, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+856)‎ . . Correlation ‎ (current)
  • 16:43, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+215)‎ . . N Correlation ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Confidence Limits''' Upper and lower boundaries of confidence interval. ==Portuguese== '''Limites de Confiança''' Limites máximo e mínimo...')
  • 16:42, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+393)‎ . . N Confidence Interval ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Confidence Interval''' A range of values that, considering all possible samples, has some designated probability of including the true populati...') (current)
  • 16:42, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+906)‎ . . N Box Plot ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Box Plot''' A boxplot is a convenient way of graphically depicting groups of numerical data through their five-number summaries (the smallest...') (current)
  • 16:41, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Alpha-value ‎ (current)
  • 16:41, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Beta-value ‎ (current)
  • 16:41, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+684)‎ . . N Type-II Error ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Type-II Error''' A type-II-error has occurred when a statistical test has not indicated a pattern or relationship even if there actually is a...') (current)
  • 16:40, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+669)‎ . . N Beta-value ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Beta-value''' The probability of making a Type-II-error, also known as beta (β), is the probability of failing to reject the null hypothesis...')
  • 16:40, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+571)‎ . . N Balanced Scale ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Balanced Scale''' A scale is balanced when the two endpoints mean the opposite of one another '''and''' the intervals between the scale point...') (current)
  • 16:39, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+667)‎ . . N Type-I Error ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Type-I Error''' A type-I-error has occurred when a statistical test has indicated a pattern or relationship even if there actually is no real...') (current)
  • 16:38, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+785)‎ . . N Alpha-value ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Alpha-value''' The probability of committing a Type-I-error is represented by the level of statistical significance, denoted by the lowercase...')
  • 16:38, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+391)‎ . . N Admissible Transformation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Admissible Transformation''' As a measure of an attribute can be measured in different scales, we sometimes want to transform the measure int...') (current)
  • 16:38, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+517)‎ . . N Accuracy ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Accuracy''' Accuracy is the degree of veracity of a measure. In other words, accuracy measures how close an observation is to the target valu...') (current)
  • 16:36, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+259)‎ . . N Stratified Random Sampling ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Stratified Random Sampling''' The population is divided into a number of groups or strata with a known distribution between the groups. Rando...') (current)
  • 16:36, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Experimental Software Engineering - Glossary of Terms ‎
  • 16:35, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+836)‎ . . N Stochastic Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Stochastic Simulation''' It is a type of simulation where the simulation model contains probabilistic components. In a stochastic simulation...') (current)
  • 16:35, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,199)‎ . . N Statistical Concepts ‎ (Criou página com 'Below are listed concepts regarding Statistics and which are commonly used in the context of Experimental Software Engineering. ==A== *Accuracy *Admissible Transformati...') (current)
  • 16:33, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+439)‎ . . N Single-case Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Single-case study''' A single-case study uses a single case to address the research questions. == Portuguese == '''Estudo de caso único'''...') (current)
  • 16:33, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,617)‎ . . N Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Simulation''' Simulation evaluates a technology by executing the product using a model of the real environment. It is hypothesize, or predict,...') (current)
  • 16:32, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+388)‎ . . N Simulation Technique ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Simulation Technique''' Simulation technique is the way in which a simulation model works. == Portuguese == '''Técnica de Simulação''' T...') (current)
  • 16:32, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+428)‎ . . N Simulation Results ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Simulation Results''' Simulation results are the information produced by execution of the executable model. == Portuguese == '''Resultados d...') (current)
  • 16:32, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+161)‎ . . N Simple Random Sampling ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Simple Random Sampling''' Subjects are selected from a list of the population at random. = Reference = *(WOHLIN et al., 2000).') (current)
  • 16:32, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,043)‎ . . N Sequential Explanatory Strategy ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Sequential Explanatory Strategy''' The sequential explanatory strategy is characterized by the collection and analysis of quantitative data f...') (current)
  • 16:31, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+587)‎ . . N Self-administered Questionnaire ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Self-administered questionnaire''' Questionnaire to be administered by the participant of the research (not by the interviewer), just followi...') (current)
  • 16:31, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+892)‎ . . N Secondary Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Secondary Study''' Secondary study aims to identify, evaluate and interpret all relevant results related to a specific research issue, a phenom...') (current)
  • 16:31, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+400)‎ . . N Scope of Survey ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Scope of survey''' A well-defined scope that covers the survey objectives and where it applies. == Portuguese == '''Escopo do survey''' Um...') (current)
  • 16:30, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+2,075)‎ . . N Workflow Language ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Workflow Language''' A workflow language is a language used for specifying interactions between activities within a scientific workflow. This...') (current)
  • 16:30, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+546)‎ . . N Tool ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Tool''' Tools are resources used to automate, entirely or in portion a specific procedure. Generally, these tools are composite by software....') (current)
  • 16:29, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+3,200)‎ . . N Scientific Workflow Management Systems (SWfMS) ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Scientific Workflow Management Systems (SWfMS)''' SWfMS are systems responsible for invoking applications used to model an activity within a...') (current)
  • 16:29, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+2,054)‎ . . N Scientific Workflow ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Scientific Workflow''' The scientific experiment automation, entirely or in portion, in which, data, parameters and activities are transferre...') (current)
  • 16:29, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,008)‎ . . N Retrospective Provenance ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Retrospective Provenance''' Retrospective provenance is any provenance information captured at workflow execution time. For instance, informa...') (current)
  • 16:28, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,010)‎ . . N Prospective Provenance ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Prospective Provenance''' Prospective provenance is any provenance information captured at workflow design time. For example, prospective pro...') (current)
  • 16:28, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,677)‎ . . N Provenance ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Provenance''' Proveniência (também referida como linhagem ou pedigree) representa a ascendência de um objeto. Proveniência, no contexto...') (current)
  • 16:28, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+659)‎ . . N Orchestration ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Orchestration''' Workflow orchestration refers to the activity of executing the sequence of tasks needed to manage a business or computationa...') (current)
  • 16:28, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,648)‎ . . N Experiment Life Cycle ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Experiment Life Cycle''' An experiment life cycle may be represented as a model that describes all the stages that must take place during the...') (current)
  • 16:27, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,128)‎ . . N Execution ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Execution''' Responsible for the experiment execution following the steps (activities) defined in the composition phase. == Portuguese == ''...') (current)
  • 16:27, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,103)‎ . . N Composition ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Composition''' Composition is the phase of the experiment life cycle responsible for structuring and setting up the whole experiment, establi...') (current)
  • 16:27, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,575)‎ . . N Concrete Workflow ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Concrete Workflow''' A concrete workflow binds workflow activities to specific execution resources. By using the available SWfMS, the scienti...') (current)
  • 16:26, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+714)‎ . . N Artifact ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Artifact''' Artifacts are products generated or consumed by workflow activities during their execution. Artifacts may be provided in differen...') (current)
  • 16:26, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,276)‎ . . N Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Analysis''' Analysis is the phase of the experiment life cycle responsible for studying the data generated by the composition and execution p...') (current)
  • 16:26, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,828)‎ . . N Abstract Workflow ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Abstract Workflow''' In the abstract model, a workflow is described in an abstract form, in which the workflow is specified without binding t...') (current)
  • 16:25, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+593)‎ . . N Scientific Workflow Concepts ‎ (Criou página com 'Below are listed concepts regarding Scientific Workflow domain and which are commonly used in the context of Experimental Software Engineering. ==A== *Abstract Workflow *...') (current)
  • 16:24, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,641)‎ . . N Scientific Theory ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Scientific Theory''' Set of statements that provide a causal explanation of a set of phenomena. A theory must be logically complete, internal...') (current)
  • 16:24, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+187)‎ . . N Scientific Method ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Scientific Method''' The world is observed and a model is built based on the observation, for example, a simulation model. = Reference = *(G...') (current)
  • 16:24, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+553)‎ . . N Sampling Bias ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Sampling Bias''' It describes a tendency or preference towards a particular perspective, ideology or result, especially when the tendency int...') (current)
  • 16:23, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+142)‎ . . N Sample ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Sample''' A subset of a population. ==Portuguese== '''Amostra''' Um subconjunto da população. ==Spanish==') (current)
  • 16:23, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+548)‎ . . N RSD ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == Portuguese == '''RSD (Reflective Systems Development)''' Abordagem de pesquisa para Engenharia de Software desenvolvida em 2002 na Alborg University, Dinam...') (current)
  • 16:22, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+862)‎ . . N Response Variable ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Response Variable''' The quantitative outcome of an experiment. The response variable of an experiment in Software Engineering is the project...') (current)
  • 16:22, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+530)‎ . . N Response Rate ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Response Rate''' The result of dividing the number of people who responded the survey by the number of people who were intended to respond th...') (current)
  • 16:22, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+323)‎ . . N Respondent ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Respondent''' A person who answers the survey questions. == Portuguese == '''Respondente''' Uma pessoa que responde às questões do survey...') (current)
  • 16:22, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+532)‎ . . N Resource ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Resource''' Resources are objects, such as personnel, hardware, or software, needed for a process activity. In a simulation, resource represe...') (current)
  • 16:21, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,648)‎ . . N Research Question ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Research Question''' A research question is what defines a direction in developing research strategies. These questions can be grouped into k...') (current)
  • 16:21, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+377)‎ . . N Research Hypothesis ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Research Hypothesis''' A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to account for certain facts and to guide in the investigation o...') (current)
  • 16:20, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,048)‎ . . N Research Design ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Research Design''' Process of selecting a method for a particular research problem, tapping into its strengths, while mitigating its weakness...') (current)
  • 16:06, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+380)‎ . . N Report ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Report''' The reporting of an empirical inquiry shall be accepted as one major part of the whole process (Step six of the quality improvement p...') (current)
  • 16:05, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+676)‎ . . N Replication ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Replication''' The collection of two or more observations under a set of identical experimental conditions. The replication of an experiment...') (current)
  • 15:46, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+2,467)‎ . . N Replicated Experiment ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Replicated Experiment''' In a replicated experiment several projects (e.g., subjects) are staffed to perform a task using alternative treatment...') (current)
  • 15:44, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+565)‎ . . N Relationship Question ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Relationship Question''' Relationship questions investigate the relationship between two different phenomena, and specifically whether occurr...') (current)
  • 15:44, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,531)‎ . . N Regression ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Regression''' In statistics, regression analysis is a collective name for techniques for the modeling and analysis of numerical data consisti...') (current)
  • 15:43, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+650)‎ . . N Reference Behavior ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Reference Behavior''' Reference behaviour captures the dynamic (i.e., time-dependent) variation of key attributes of real-world entities. The...') (current)
  • 15:40, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Randomized Experiment ‎ (current)
  • 15:39, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+788)‎ . . N Randomized Experiment ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Randomized Experiment''' Randomized Experiment are characterized by the use of initial random assignments for inferring treatment-caused chan...')
  • 15:38, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+790)‎ . . N Randomization ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Randomization''' It is one of the most important design principles is randomization. The randomization applies on the allocation of the objec...') (current)
  • 15:36, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+231)‎ . . N Quota Sampling ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Quota Sampling''' This type of sampling is used to get subjects from various elements of a population. Convenience sampling is normally used...') (current)
  • 15:35, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+339)‎ . . N Questionnaire ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Questionnaire''' A kind of survey instrument (the most typical one). == Portuguese == '''Questionário''' Um tipo de instrumento de survey...') (current)
  • 15:35, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,140)‎ . . N Questionnaire Specification ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Questionnaire Specification''' An initial descriptive document that should include (at least) the objective(s) of the study, a description of...') (current)
  • 15:22, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+604)‎ . . N Quantitative Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Quantitative Study''' In quantitative study, the theoretical lens is used explicitly to decide which variables to isolate and measure, and wh...') (current)
  • 15:22, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+504)‎ . . N Quantitative Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Quantitative Simulation''' It is a type of simulation that requires that the values of model parameters are specified as real or integer numb...') (current)
  • 15:21, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+199)‎ . . N Quantitative Research ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Quantitative Research''' Quantitative research is mainly concerned with quantifying a relationship or to compare two or more groups. = Refer...') (current)
  • 15:21, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+643)‎ . . N Quantitative Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Quantitative Analysis''' An analysis that ascertains the magnitude, amount, or size, for example, of the attributes, behavior, or opinions of t...') (current)
  • 15:20, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+392)‎ . . N Quality Focus ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Quality Focus''' This is the primary effect under study in the experiment. Quality focus may be, e.g., effectiveness, cost, reliability, etc....') (current)
  • 15:20, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+616)‎ . . N Qualitative Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Qualitative Study''' In qualitative study, the theoretical lens is often applied after data is collected, to focus the process of labeling an...') (current)
  • 15:20, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+599)‎ . . N Qualitative Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Qualitative Simulation''' It is a type of simulation where the goal is to understand the general behaviour patterns of dynamic systems, or wh...') (current)
  • 15:20, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Qualitative Research ‎ (current)
  • 15:19, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+277)‎ . . N Qualitative Research ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Qualitative research''' Qualitative research is concerned with studying objects in their natural setting. A qualitative research attempts to...')
  • 15:19, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+956)‎ . . N Qualitative Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Qualitative Analysis''' Analysis that is performed on qualitative data (i.e. words or pictures). The goal is to gain insight into a phenomena r...') (current)
  • 15:19, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+871)‎ . . N QIP ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''QIP''' The Quality Improvement Paradigm (QIP) is an iterative, goal-driven framework for continuous improvement of software development. The QI...') (current)
  • 15:17, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+402)‎ . . N Purpose ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Purpose''' The purpose defines what the intention of the experiment is. It may be to characterize, monitor, evaluate, predict, control or cha...') (current)
  • 15:17, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+546)‎ . . N Proposition ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Proposition''' Statements that help direct attention to something that should be examined in the case study, i.e. point to what should be stu...') (current)
  • 15:17, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+980)‎ . . N Project Monitoring ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Project Monitoring''' This is the collection and storage of data that occurs during project development. It is a passive model since the data w...') (current)
  • 15:16, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+390)‎ . . N Problem Statement ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Problem Statement''' The problem statement defines the modeling goal and helps to focus the modeling activities. In particular, it determines...') (current)
  • 15:16, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+723)‎ . . N Primary Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Primary Study''' Primary studies meaning the conduct of studies that aim to characterize a technology used in a specific context. In this cat...') (current)
  • 15:15, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+689)‎ . . N Pre-Experimental ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Pre-Experimental''' ==Portuguese== '''Pré-Estudo Experimental''' Semelhante a um Estudo Experimental, exceto pela flexibilidade em não s...') (current)
  • 15:15, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+134)‎ . . N Predictor Variables ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Predictor Variables''' The same as independent variables. = Reference = *(JEDLITSCHKA et al., 2005)') (current)
  • 15:14, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+506)‎ . . N Precision ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Precision''' Precision is the degree of reproducibility of a measure. Precision measures how near an observation is to the mean of all observ...') (current)
  • 15:14, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+992)‎ . . N Pragmatism ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Pragmatism''' Pragmatism acknowledges that all knowledge is approximate and incomplete, and its value depends on the methods by which it was...') (current)
  • 15:14, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+278)‎ . . N Power of Test ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Power of Test''' Probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when the alternative hypothesis is true. ==Portuguese== '''Potência do Teste'''...') (current)
  • 15:14, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,575)‎ . . N Positivism ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Positivism''' Positivism states that all knowledge must be based on logical inference from a set of basic observable facts. Positivists are r...') (current)
  • 15:13, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+348)‎ . . N Population ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Population''' All observations of the phenomena being studied, e.g. all software modules, all code reviews, all programmers. ==Portuguese== ''...') (current)
  • 15:13, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+744)‎ . . N Pilot Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Pilot Study''' A pilot study is intended to identify any problems with the questionnaire itself, as well as with the response rate and follow...') (current)
  • 15:13, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,633)‎ . . N Philosophical Stance ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Philosophical Stance''' Philosophical stances reflect major differences in opinion over the nature of truth and how we arrive at it through s...') (current)
  • 15:12, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+472)‎ . . N Perspective ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Perspective''' The perspective tells the viewpoint from which the experiment results are interpreted. Examples of perspectives are developer,...') (current)
  • 15:12, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+586)‎ . . N Participant ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Participant''' Participant is too referred to people that apply the treatment, or the methods or techniques, but that term is used when it de...') (current)
  • 15:11, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+679)‎ . . N Parameters ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Parameters''' Any characteristic (qualitative or quantitative) of the software project that is to be invariable throughout the experimentatio...') (current)
  • 15:11, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+861)‎ . . N Paradigm ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Paradigm''' "A point of view in which some principles, approaches,concepts, and even theories, have been stated uniformly". A set of assumptio...') (current)
  • 15:10, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+490)‎ . . N Output Data Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Output Data Analysis''' This term refers to techniques to estimate performance measures from data produced by the simulation as it runs. ==...') (current)
  • 15:10, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+710)‎ . . N Outlier ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Outlier''' In statistics, an outlier is an observation that is numerically distant from the rest of the data. Statistics derived from data se...') (current)
  • 15:10, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+419)‎ . . N Open Question ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Open Question''' A question is open when the respondents are asked to frame their own reply. == Portuguese == '''Questão Aberta''' Uma que...') (current)
  • 15:09, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+340)‎ . . N Ontology ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Ontology''' Studies the nature of the world irrespective of our attempts to understand it. == Portuguese == '''Ontologia''' Estuda a nature...') (current)
  • 15:09, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+909)‎ . . N Observational Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Observational Study''' Class of research methods involving collection of relevant data as a project develops. There is relatively little contro...') (current)
  • 15:08, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+388)‎ . . N Observation ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Observation''' A discrete instance of the phenomena being studied, e.g. a specific software module, a specific code review, an individual progr...') (current)
  • 15:08, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+458)‎ . . N Objective Data ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Objective Data''' Unbiased data such as demographic information (for example, a subject’s age and educational level). == Portuguese == '''...') (current)
  • 15:08, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+449)‎ . . N Object of Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Object of Study''' The object of study is the entity that is studied in the experiment. The object of study can be products, process, resourc...') (current)
  • 15:07, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+657)‎ . . N Null Hypothesis (H0) ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Null Hypothesis''' This hypothesis states that are no real underlying trends or patterns in the experiment setting; the only reasons for diff...') (current)
  • 15:07, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+571)‎ . . N Nonequivalent Group Design ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Nonequivalent Group Design''' Nonequivalent group designs are typically those in which responses of a treatment group and a comparison group...') (current)
  • 15:06, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+619)‎ . . N Noise ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Noise''' The difference between the data and a model is called noise. The noise is the random component the data. The analysis of noise is a...') (current)
  • 15:05, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+465)‎ . . N Multiple-case Design ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Multiple-case Design''' The same case study contains more than a single case to address the research questions. == Portuguese == '''Estudo d...') (current)
  • 15:05, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+628)‎ . . N Model ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Model''' A model is a simplified representation of a system or phenomenon with any hypotheses required to describe the system or explain the p...') (current)
  • 15:05, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+586)‎ . . N Model Concept ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Model Concept''' It is an information related to the model. Generally, it can be in the form of quantitative or qualitative models, which are...') (current)
  • 15:04, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+519)‎ . . N Model Calibration ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Model calibration''' Model calibration is the adjustment of simulation model parameters until the model output corresponds to real word data....') (current)
  • 15:04, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+136)‎ . . N Metric ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Metric''' Metric is used to denote an entity which is measured. = Reference = *(WOHLIN et al., 2000).') (current)
  • 15:04, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+385)‎ . . N Methodology ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Methodology''' A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity. == Portuguese == '''Metodologia''' Um sistema de método...') (current)
  • 15:03, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,151)‎ . . N Method ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Method''' A method is a set of organizing principles around which empirical data is collected and analyzed. A variety of methods can be appli...') (current)
  • 15:03, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+164)‎ . . N Measurement ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Measurement''' Measurement is a mapping from the empirical world to the formal, relational world. = Reference = *(FENTON, 1996)') (current)
  • 15:02, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+187)‎ . . N Measure ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Measure''' Measure is the number or symbol assigned to an entity by the measurement in order to characterize an attribute. = Reference = *(F...') (current)
  • 15:02, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+322)‎ . . N Meaningful Measure ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Meaningful Measure''' With the measure of the attribute, we make statements about the object or the relation between different objects. If th...') (current)
  • 15:01, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+720)‎ . . N Longitudinal Survey Design ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Longitudinal Survey Design''' A kind of survey design that is forward-looking, providing information about changes in a specific population o...') (current)
  • 15:00, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+661)‎ . . N Local Contingency ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Local Contingency''' Local contingencies include available resources, access to subjects, opportunity to control the variables of interest, a...') (current)
  • 15:00, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,194)‎ . . N Literature Search ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Literature Search''' The literature search requires the investigator to analyze the results of papers and other documents that are publicly ava...') (current)
  • 14:59, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+469)‎ . . N Literal Replication ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Literal Replication''' Literal replication consists in repeating the experiments from a previous study expecting that each case shows the sam...') (current)
  • 14:59, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+151)‎ . . N Life Cycle Models ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Life Cycle Models''' Processes witch describe the entire software development process. = Reference = *(BASILI, 1999)') (current)
  • 14:59, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+246)‎ . . N Level of Significance ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Level of Significance''' Probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is true. ==Portuguese== '''Nível de Significância''' Probabil...') (current)
  • 14:58, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,030)‎ . . N Lessons Learned ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Lessons Learned''' Lessons-learned documents are often produced after a large industrial project is completed, whether data is collected or not...') (current)
  • 14:58, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+993)‎ . . N Legacy Data ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Legacy Data''' Legacy data are the products or artifacts left by a completed project. They are all type of artifacts or data collected during p...') (current)
  • 14:57, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+499)‎ . . N Law ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Law''' A statement that predicts behavior under certain defined conditions, that is based on facts, reason, and observation, and that is accept...') (current)
  • 14:57, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,647)‎ . . N Laboratory Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == Laboratory Experiments are characterized by taking place in a controlled environment created for the purpose of research. Thus laboratory experim...') (current)
  • 14:56, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+454)‎ . . N Interviewer Specification ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Interviewer Specification''' A way to refer to the questionnaire specification when it is administered by inverview. == Portuguese == '''Esp...') (current)
  • 14:55, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+499)‎ . . N Interview ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Interview''' A qualitative data collection method where one or more interviewers interact with one or more interviewees to collect data. Intervi...') (current)
  • 14:55, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Interrupted Time-series Designs ‎ (current)
  • 14:54, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+919)‎ . . N Quasi-experiment ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Quasi-experiment''' Quasi-Experiment is related to the statistical analysis that can be performed. It is used when it is impossible to perform...') (current)
  • 14:53, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Experimental Software Engineering - Glossary of Terms ‎
  • 14:53, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+746)‎ . . N Interrupted Time-series Designs ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Interrupted time-series designs''' Interrupted time-series designs are a type of quasi-experiments where the effects of a treatment are infer...')
  • 14:52, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,309)‎ . . N Internal Validity ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Internal Validity''' Internal validity is related to make sure that if a relationship is observed between the treatment and the outcome, it is a...') (current)
  • 14:51, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+367)‎ . . N Internal Replication ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Internal replication''' Repetition of all or some of the unitary experiments in an experimentation. == Portuguese == '''Replicação interna...') (current)
  • 14:51, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Internal Attribute ‎ (current)
  • 14:50, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+184)‎ . . N Internal Attribute ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Internal attribute''' An internal attribute is an attribute that can be measured purely in terms of the object. = Reference = *(WOHLIN et al...')
  • 14:49, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (-1)‎ . . Instrumentation ‎ (current)
  • 14:49, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+748)‎ . . N Instrumentation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Instrumentation''' The overall goal of the instrumentation is to provide means for performing the experiment and to monitor it, without affec...')
  • 14:48, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,180)‎ . . N Instrument ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Instrument''' The instruments for an experiment are of three types, namely objects, guidelines and measurements instruments. The objects may...') (current)
  • 14:47, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+658)‎ . . N Input Data Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Input data analysis''' This term refers to techniques to estimate parameters of the populations associated with random variables in the model...') (current)
  • 14:46, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+798)‎ . . N Independent Variable ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Independent Variable''' Independent variables are all variables in a process that are manipulated and controlled, e.g., a development method, pe...') (current)
  • 14:46, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+799)‎ . . N In-vivo Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''In-vivo Study''' In-vivo are experimental studies executed in software development organizations throughout the software development process and...') (current)
  • 14:45, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+896)‎ . . N In-vitro Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''In-vitro Study''' In-vitro are experimental studies executed in a controlled environment, such as a laboratory or controlled community. Most of...') (current)
  • 14:45, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,479)‎ . . N In-virtuo Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''In-virtuo Study''' In-virtuo are experimental studies where subjects interact with a computerized model of reality. The behavior of the environm...') (current)
  • 14:44, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+756)‎ . . N In-silico Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''In-silico Study''' In-silico are empirical studies where subjects and real world are described as computer models which human interaction is red...') (current)
  • 14:43, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+608)‎ . . N In the Field Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''In the Field Study''' Conducting research ''in the field'' means that the research takes place in real settings and not in controlled laborat...') (current)
  • 14:43, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+602)‎ . . N In the Field ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''In the Field''' Conducting research ''in the field'' means that the research takes place in real settings and not in controlled laboratory co...') (current)
  • 14:42, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+670)‎ . . N Justified True Belief ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Justified True Belief''' Justified true belief is an expression originally coined by Plato to define knowledge, meaning that to know somethin...') (current)
  • 14:41, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,702)‎ . . N Hypothesis Testing ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Hypothesis Testing''' A statistical hypothesis test is a method of making statistical decisions using experimental data. It is sometimes call...') (current)
  • 14:41, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+893)‎ . . N Hypothesis ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Hypothesis''' A hypothesis is an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved. It represents an...') (current)
  • 14:40, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+532)‎ . . N Hybrid Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Hybrid Simulation''' Dynamic simulation models that combine continuous with event-driven or deterministic with stochastic elements are called...') (current)
  • 14:40, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Holistic Case Study ‎ (current)
  • 14:39, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+484)‎ . . N Holistic Case Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Holistic case study''' The case study examines only the global nature of one unit of analysis (not any subunits). == Portuguese == '''Caso d...')
  • 14:38, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+283)‎ . . N Framework of Ideas ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == Portuguese == '''Framework de Ideias''' No contexto de uma Action Research, consiste na combinação entre o estado futuro para a organização e mudanças...') (current)
  • 14:38, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+382)‎ . . N Focus Group ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Focus Group''' A mediated discussion group that helps to evaluate the survey instrument. == Portuguese == '''Grupo Focal''' Um grupo de dis...') (current)
  • 14:37, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,255)‎ . . N Field Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Field Study''' A Field Study tipically examines data from a variety of projects simultaneosly. Usually, data is extracted from various sources, a...') (current)
  • 14:36, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,313)‎ . . N Feasibility Study ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Feasibility Study''' Feasibility studies are early studies done to determine whether an idea, tool, technique, method, etc. is usable prior to co...') (current)
  • 14:35, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,076)‎ . . N Factors ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Factors''' Each software development characteristic to be studied that affects the dependent variable is called a factor. Each factor has sev...') (current)
  • 14:33, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+967)‎ . . N Factorial Design ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Factorial Design''' It is a type of experimental project such that the interactions between two or more factors must be considered. The effect i...') (current)
  • 14:33, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+263)‎ . . N Fact ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= == English == '''Fact''' Information considered to be objectively real because it was obtained through observation. ==Portuguese== '''Fato''' Informação con...') (current)
  • 14:32, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+467)‎ . . N External Validity ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''External Validity''' The external validity is concerned with generalization. Threats to external validity are conditions that limit the ability...') (current)
  • 14:31, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+894)‎ . . N External Replication ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''External Replication''' External replication is performed by independent researchers. Other researchers in other settings with different samp...') (current)
  • 14:31, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+195)‎ . . N External Attribute ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''External Attribute''' The external attribute can only be measured with respect to how the object relates to other objects. = Reference = *(W...') (current)
  • 14:29, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+604)‎ . . N Process ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Process''' A set of interactive or inter-related activities, which transforms inputs (inputs) into products (output). The process describes w...') (current)
  • 14:29, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+628)‎ . . N Experimental Process ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Experimental Process''' The process represented here is about the experiment process. This process can be divided into the following main act...') (current)
  • 14:28, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+542)‎ . . N Experimental Object or Unit ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Experimental Object or Unit''' The object of study is the entity that is studied in the experiment. It can be products, processes, resources, mo...') (current)
  • 14:27, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Experimental Error ‎ (current)
  • 14:27, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (-24)‎ . . Experimental Software Engineering - Glossary of Terms ‎
  • 14:26, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+518)‎ . . N Experimental Error ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Experimental error''' The differences that occur from one experiment repetition to another. Synonymous of noise, experimental variations, exp...')
  • 14:25, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,769)‎ . . N Experiment ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Experiment''' An experiment is a form of empirical study where the researcher has control over some of the conditions in which the study takes pl...') (current)
  • 14:24, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Experiment Design ‎ (current)
  • 14:24, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+850)‎ . . N Experiment Design ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Experiment design''' A design of an experiment describes how the tests are organized and run. The design and the statistical analysis are clo...')
  • 14:23, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+172)‎ . . N Execution Control ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Execution Control''' Execution control describes how much control the research has over the study. = Reference = *(WOHLIN et al., 2000).') (current)
  • 14:22, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+436)‎ . . N Executable Model ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Executable Model''' Executable model is the model concepts transformed into a computer executable language. == Portuguese == '''Modelo Execu...') (current)
  • 14:19, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+428)‎ . . N Event ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Event''' Event is a condition that occurs at a point in time which causes a change in the state of the system. == Portuguese == '''Evento'''...') (current)
  • 14:18, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,608)‎ . . N Ethnography ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Ethnography''' Ethnography is a form of research focusing on the sociology of meaning through field observation. The goal is to study a commu...') (current)
  • 14:17, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+317)‎ . . N Epistemology ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Epistemology''' Studies the nature of human knowledge and how it is obtained. == Portuguese == '''Epistemologia''' Estuda a natureza do con...') (current)
  • 14:17, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+165)‎ . . N Engineering Method ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Engineering Method''' The current solutions are studied and changes are proposed, and then evaluated. = Reference = *(GLASS, 1994)') (current)
  • 14:16, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Empirical Validity ‎ (current)
  • 14:16, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+1,040)‎ . . N Empirical Validity ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Empirical Validity''' Empirical validity consists in convincing the readers that the conclusions drawn from an empirical study are valid, in...')
  • 14:15, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+423)‎ . . N Empirical Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Empirical Study''' It is an act or operation for the purpose of discovering something unknown or of testing a hypothesis, involving an invest...') (current)
  • 14:15, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+227)‎ . . N Empirical Method ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Empirical Method''' A model is proposed and evaluated through empirical studies, for example, case studies or experiments. = Reference = *(G...') (current)
  • 14:14, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+532)‎ . . N Embedded Case Study ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Embedded Case Study''' The same case study involves more than one unit of analysis if attention is given to subunit(s) within the case. == P...') (current)
  • 14:14, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+514)‎ . . N Dynamic Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Dynamic Simulation''' It is a type of simulation where the simulation model captures the behaviour of model parameters over a specified perio...') (current)
  • 14:13, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+704)‎ . . N Dynamic Analysis ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Dynamic Analysis''' ==Portuguese== '''Análise Dinâmica''' Um produto é executado com o propósito de avaliar o seu desempenho. Muitos métod...') (current)
  • 14:12, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+698)‎ . . N Discrete Variable ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Discrete Variable''' If a random variable is discrete, then the set of all values that it can assume with non-zero probability is finite or c...') (current)
  • 14:11, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Deterministic Simulation ‎ (current)
  • 14:11, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+783)‎ . . N Deterministic Simulation ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Deterministic simulation''' It is a type of simulation where the simulation model that does not contain probabilistic components. In a determ...')
  • 14:10, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+873)‎ . . N Dependent Variable ‎ (Criou página com '=Definition= ==English== '''Dependent Variable''' Are the variables we want to study to see the effect of the changes in the independent variables. They are also called res...') (current)
  • 14:10, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Data Collection ‎ (current)
  • 14:08, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+634)‎ . . N Data Collection ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Data collection''' This is the task of collecting the data generated during the experiment. Data can be collected either manually by the par...')
  • 14:08, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Experimental Software Engineering - Glossary of Terms ‎
  • 14:08, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (0)‎ . . Cross-sectional Survey Design ‎ (current)
  • 14:07, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+594)‎ . . N Cross-sectional Survey Design ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Cross-sectional survey design''' A kind of survey design where the participants are asked for information at a particular point in time. This...')
  • 14:06, 17 September 2015 (diff | hist) . . (+866)‎ . . N Critical Theory ‎ (Criou página com '= Definition = == English == '''Critical theory''' Critical Theory judges scientific knowledge by its ability to free people from restrictive systems of thought. == Portugu...') (current)

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