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7.7 Steps of Scientific Research in Computing

7.7 Steps of Scientific Research in Computing

7.7.1 Problem Identification

The first step is identifying a clear research problem. Example: “Reducing execution

time of large-scale data processing algorithms.”

7.7.2 Literature Review

Researchers review existing studies, papers, and technologies to:

ˆ nderstand current solutions U

ˆ dentify research gaps I

ˆ void duplication A
In computing:

ˆ EEE papers I

ˆ CM journals A
ˆ echnical reports T

ˆ pen-source documentation O

7.7.3 Research Objectives and Questions

Objectives define what the research aims to achieve. Example objectives:

ˆ mprove algorithm efficiency I
ˆ ncrease system accuracy I

ˆ educe resource consumption R

7.7.4 Hypothesis Formulation

A hypothesis predicts the expected outcome. Example: “Using parallel processing

will reduce data processing time by at least 30%.”

7.7.5 Methodology Design

This step defines:
ˆ ools and technologies T

ˆ atasets D

ˆ xperimental setup E

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