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ISESE
2006
IEEE
15 years 3 months ago
Using observational pilot studies to test and improve lab packages
Controlled experiments are a key approach to evaluate and evolve our understanding of software engineering technologies. However, defining and running a controlled experiment is a...
Manoel G. Mendonça, Daniela Cruzes, Josemei...
KBSE
2010
IEEE
14 years 8 months ago
Reducing estimation uncertainty with continuous assessment: tracking the "cone of uncertainty"
Accurate software cost and schedule estimations are essential especially for large software projects. However, once the required efforts have been estimated, little is done to rec...
Pongtip Aroonvatanaporn, Chatchai Sinthop, Barry W...
GECCO
2008
Springer
179views Optimization» more  GECCO 2008»
14 years 10 months ago
Evolutionary swarm design of architectural idea models
In this paper we present a swarm grammar system that makes use of bio-inspired mechanisms of reproduction, communication and construction in order to build three-dimensional struc...
Sebastian von Mammen, Christian Jacob
TASLP
2008
112views more  TASLP 2008»
14 years 9 months ago
A Study in Efficiency and Modality Usage in Multimodal Form Filling Systems
The usage patterns of speech and visual input modes are investigated as a function of relative input mode efficiency for both desktop and personal digital assistant (PDA) working ...
Manolis Perakakis, Alexandros Potamianos
PERSUASIVE
2009
Springer
15 years 4 months ago
Persuading users through counseling dialogue with a conversational agent
We present an empirical study of the effect of a computer agent designed to engage a user in a persuasive counseling dialogue on attitudes towards regular exercise. We used two ma...
Daniel Schulman, Timothy W. Bickmore