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Empirical research in software engineering: a workshop
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Establishing and coordinating counterpart initiatives for experimentation with advanced research concepts and capabilities in Federal missicm-oriented agencies (DoD, DoT, NASA, DoE, NIH, DoC, etc.) via HPCC-like mechanisms.Abstract:
• The NSF Software Engineering Research Centers Program, which could have Centers oriented more towards software~ with appropriate industry participation as a success criterion. • The State of Califorrda's Micro program, which provides matching funds for industry-supported university research. • Establishing and coordinating counterpart initiatives for experimentation with advanced research concepts and capabilities in Federal missicm-oriented agencies (DoD, DoT, NASA, DoE, NIH, DoC, etc.) via HPCC-like mechanisms.read more
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The Future of Empirical Methods in Software Engineering Research
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The ABC of Software Engineering Research
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Table Oriented Metrics for Relational Databases
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Framework for evaluation and validation of software complexity measures
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Managing the flow of technology: technology transfer and the dissemination of technological information within the R & D organization
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A unified framework for cohesion measurement in object-oriented systems
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A Unified Framework for Cohesion Measurement in Object-OrientedSystems
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Monitoring Smoothly Degrading Systems for Increased Dependability
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