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6.18 Steps of the Modern Scientific Method






























                                           Figure 6.4: Programming Example



                   This demonstrates experimental measurement in computing.


               6.18.5      Data Collection and Analysis


                   Results are collected, organized, and analyzed using statistical or computational meth-

               ods. In computing:

                   ˆ   erformance charts                                                                                       P
                   ˆ   ccuracy metrics                                                                                         A

                   ˆ   rror analysis                                                                                           E


               6.18.6      Conclusion


                   The hypothesis is accepted or rejected based on evidence. Example: “The proposed

               algorithm reduces execution time by 20


               6.18.7      Documentation and Communication

                   Results are documented and shared through:

                   ˆ   esearch papers                                                                                          R

                   ˆ   echnical reports                                                                                        T

                   ˆ   oftware documentation                                                                                   S









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