SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES

Homework assignments

Q1. Which steps of the “traditional” scientific method need to be tuned for your work plan?
Which step needs more planning effort?
Q2. Elaborate an example of research question and an example of hypothesis in your area of
research.
Q3. Assume you are a member of the Program Committee for a conference. As such, choose and
evaluate one paper:
- www.uninova.pt/~cam/paper1.pdf
- www.uninova.pt/~cam/paper2.pdf
- www.uninova.pt/~cam/paper3.pdf
- www.uninova.pt/~cam/paper4.pdf
Evaluation form: - www.uninova.pt/~cam/ReviewForm.doc
Q4. Write a short survey paper (up to 4 pages) on (choose one):
Option 1: the role of ethical issues in collaborative research consortia,
Option 2: potential conflicts and how to minimize them in a consortium
focusing your area of research (and the kind of consortium that is needed).
IEEE format: (http://www.iswcs.org/iswcs2007/IEEE_Paper_Word_Template_A4.zip )

Q5. Together with your colleagues, play as a consortium preparing a project proposal for one Call
of (choose one): 1) FP7 – ICT, 2) ESA, 3) ISSS.
In addition to the written proposal, the key aspects of the proposal shall be defended in a
“negotiation” meeting.

Q6. Discuss (briefly) the difference between roadmap visioning and forecasting.

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