Research Methods for Computing and Informatics - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369351987

Publisher: Engineering Science Reference, 2026

Synopsis

Research in computing and informatics incorporates diverse methodologies that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the field. These methods span from theoretical and formal approaches to empirical techniques. Software engineering, human-computer interaction, data science, and artificial intelligence (AI) rely on both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate system performance, user behavior, and real-world applications. Choosing the appropriate research method depends on the nature of the research question, the goals of the study, and the context in which the investigation is conducted. As technology evolves, so do the tools and frameworks used in computing research, requiring scholars to be both methodologically detailed and adaptable. Research Methods for Computing and Informatics explores the various methodologies used to investigate, design, evaluate, and analyze systems, technologies, and user interactions within the fields of computing and information science. It examines both theoretical and practical approaches, including experimental, qualitative, and design-based methods, to support rigorous and impactful research. This book covers topics such as data analysis, digital technology, and ethics and law, and is a useful resource for computer engineers, academicians, researchers, and data scientists.

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About the Author

Professor Patrick Ngulube (PhD) is one of the leading researchers in the field of information science in Africa. He is a professor of information science and interdisciplinary research at the University of South Africa, a National Research Foundation rated researcher. As a teacher and a mentor, Prof Ngulube, has supervised more than sixty masters and PhD studies to completion. He has taught in many Universities in South Africa and outside South Africa. Above all he has mentored many postdoctoral fellows, researchers, students and Librarians who have excelled in different fields. He has published over a hundred articles in international and local journals, over 15 book chapters and edited more than five books. He has vast experience in facilitating workshops for postgraduate students and supervisors since 2010 with a focus on research methodologies (mixed methods research) and use of theories and theorizing in research (application of indigenous theories and epistemologies). He is a Guest Editor of an issue Frontiers of Research Metrics and Analytics on the research topic “Research Ethics and Integrity in the Artificial Intelligence Era” the Guest Editor of Sustainability (Special Issue) “Sustainable Digitalization: Access to Information and Information Preservation”. He is a former Chairperson of the Social Media Interest Group of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). Additionally, he is the Editor of the Scopus Journal New Review of Information Networking and Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship.

Edition details

• Publisher: Engineering Science Reference
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369351987
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 420
• Editor: Ngulube Patrick