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Research Methods in Computer Science: Challenges and Criteria for Effective Research, Exercises of Research Methodology

Egerton UniversityResearch Methodology

criteria for good research and problems faced by computer science researchers

Typology: Exercises

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NAME: JENIFFER W KIBIRI
REGNO: EB1/32669/17
UNIT: RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
CODE: COSC 380
Find out the Criteria of a good research
1. The research method should be defined in a clear manner with sufficient
detail. This will allow the repetition of the study in future for further
advancement, while maintaining the continuity of what has been done in the
past.
2. The purpose of the research is clearly defined. A research study with clearly
defined purpose finds a wider acceptance and acknowledgement within the
research community.
3. Any limitations and assumptions made by the researcher during the course
of the study should be clearly highlighted in the research. This will support
the findings of the research study; in case someone tries to validate the study
findings.
4. The research design should be planned in a way that the results generated are
as objective as possible. This will provide an easier understanding about the
findings of the research.
5. There should be sufficient data to investigate the research topic. And the
researcher should carefully check the reliability and validity of the data.
6. A good research depends a great deal on the integrity and commitment of the
researcher.
7. The data analysis should be adequate to reveal its significance.
8. The methods used during the analysis should be appropriate.
9. The reliability and validity of the concerned data should be checked
carefully.
10. The conclusions are needed to be confined and limited to only those data,
which are justified and adequately provided by the research.
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NAME: JENIFFER W KIBIRI

REGNO: EB1/32669/

UNIT: RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

CODE: COSC 380

Find out the Criteria of a good research

  1. The research method should be defined in a clear manner with sufficient detail. This will allow the repetition of the study in future for further advancement, while maintaining the continuity of what has been done in the past.
  2. The purpose of the research is clearly defined. A research study with clearly defined purpose finds a wider acceptance and acknowledgement within the research community.
  3. Any limitations and assumptions made by the researcher during the course of the study should be clearly highlighted in the research. This will support the findings of the research study; in case someone tries to validate the study findings.
  4. The research design should be planned in a way that the results generated are as objective as possible. This will provide an easier understanding about the findings of the research.
  5. There should be sufficient data to investigate the research topic. And the researcher should carefully check the reliability and validity of the data.
  6. A good research depends a great deal on the integrity and commitment of the researcher.
  7. (^) The data analysis should be adequate to reveal its significance.
  8. The methods used during the analysis should be appropriate.
  9. The reliability and validity of the concerned data should be checked carefully.
  10. The conclusions are needed to be confined and limited to only those data, which are justified and adequately provided by the research.

2. Problems encountered by researchers in computer science A research problem is an issue or concern that an investigator presents and justifies in a research study. Most ICT researchers in Kenya experience several challenges in the process of their research work. 4.Performance measures and complexity.

Computational models deals with what is possible to solve using computers not regarding that perhaps the problems to solved are beyond practical limits for time and memory. Moreover, performance measures and in particular complexity theory, try to answer what is solvable on computers. Some of these problems are nonetheless so difficult that they are called intractable problems. Therefore, these Scientist finds it hard to solve them efficiently by any current computer and thus they can only be solved approximately or providing solutions working almost the same.

Financial Constraints

The researcher has to waste some time and incur some expenditure. Research is very elaborate in terms of preparation and funding. Despite adequate planning, the practical part of the research is unknown. Most researchers find it difficult to obtain data or information from their study population or area of study. This is frustrating if the expected result or outcome is fruitless.Generally, government institutions find it difficult to finance research projects since it is difficult to measure success and infrastructure.

Lack of Computerization and Personnel Kenya has begun to embrace technology by introducing ICT courses such as Computer Science. Research work in technology has become a priority to higher institutions of learning. In regard to research, most Kenyan universities have not yet developed comprehensive ICT policies and strategies. Most universities allocate only 1% of their revenue to ICT yet more are needed to boost IT investment. In addition, universities evaluate their students based on supervision rather than promoting scholarship to improve learning. The large number of students in institutions also hinders provision of enough ICT infrastructures; as a result, most students taking IT courses in Kenya are incapacitated in terms of resources. Apparently, there is limited relevant content that are used for teaching and available for access by students. Majority of the Kenyan population are not prepared or trained to use IT in their work. Many of the government institutions

Reference

Research Problems By-An kit Jain, Ankit Goel & Ankur Sharma LinkedIn Corporation 2014