Research Engineer March 2023

About the Course

This course aims to develop an understanding of different research methods and paradigms, with a focus on empirical and engineering research methods in computer science.

Outcomes

• Critical thinking, reading, and evaluation skills
• The ability to present a logical and coherent argument

Schedule

• Live Webinar: 10 Hours
• Self Work: 5-20 Hours

Prerequisites

• Students from STEM backgrounds interested in understanding research in computer science
• Medium of instruction: English

Course Outline

• Introduction to Research and Research Methods
• What Is Research and What Makes a Good Research Question?
• What is a Literature Review and Why Do We Need to Do One?
• How to Read a Research Paper
• Quantitative vs Qualitative Research
• Introduction and Study Designs
• How Do You Know You Have Been a Good Researcher at the End of a Project?
• Case Study & Project
• Bonus: Careers in Computer Science Research
• Bonus: Good Colleges to Study Computer Science Research

References

• Coursera
• Tru.ca
• Udemy
• Unibz

Certificate of Achievement provided upon completion.