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Threats of a Replication Crisis in Empirical Computer Science.

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Title: Threats of a Replication Crisis in Empirical Computer Science.
Authors: COCKBURN, ANDY1 andy.cockburn@canterbury.ac.nz, DRAGICEVIC, PIERRE2, BESANÇON, LONNI3, GUTWIN, CARL4
Source: Communications of the ACM. Aug2020, Vol. 63 Issue 8, p70-79. 10p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Illustration, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph.
Subjects: Computer science research, Replication (Experimental design), Statistical hypothesis testing, Computer science periodicals, Null hypothesis
Abstract: The authors discuss the problem of replication in computer science research. They mention the typical format for periodical articles reporting on a hypothesis and its testing, the effects of publication biases particularly on articles that present a null hypothesis, and present suggestions for improving the process.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:The authors discuss the problem of replication in computer science research. They mention the typical format for periodical articles reporting on a hypothesis and its testing, the effects of publication biases particularly on articles that present a null hypothesis, and present suggestions for improving the process.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/3360311