Empirical studies in industry
Empirical studies lie at the heart of software engineering (SE).
Researchers increasingly face the need to demonstrate the validity of
their technological solutions by conducting credible studies. The
quality of these studies is a determinant of the success and future
evolution of SE.
Empirical studies conducted in industrial settings are particularly
challenging because the actual environments are complex and what is
first observable by researchers is only tip of the iceberg. Yet,
investigative questions must be formulated, valid constructs need to be
defined, trust needs to be in place, quality data must be gathered
within small time-frames available, etc. In essence, researchers often
need to start running when they haven't quite learnt how to walk.
The aim of this workshop is to discuss challenges and experiences in
conducting empirical studies in industrial settings; discuss strategies
for overcoming them; debate about the limitations of contemporary
research methods; and project towards their resolutions. Arguments, both
positive and negative, will be sought from both industry and academic
participants so that the empirical community has an improved
understanding of the subject matter.
- 18/10/13: summary of the Wall of Ideas available
- 07/07/13: slides uploaded (see links in Program)
- 20/05/13: workshop successfully held!
- 18/04/13: 36 registered attendees and still one month to go!
- 03/03/13; The USER 2013 workshop asks for archival proposals for creating or improving user studies
- 28/02/13: Notifications sent out! 7 regular papers, 6 short papers, 2 practitioner messages accepted
- 05/12/12: Workshop date assigned: Monday 20th
- 01/12/12: PC updated to current state
- 28/11/12: Workshop accepted!
- 01/11/12: Website launched!
- 31/10/12: First version of cfp available
- 24/10/12: Barry Boehm accepted as keynote speaker