The use of empirical methods in open source software research: Facts, trends and future directions

Klaas Jan Stol, Muhammad Ali Babar, Barbara Russo, Brian Fitzgerald

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Abstract

Open Source Software (OSS) is a field of study with increasing interest of researchers. By its nature, OSS is especially suitable for empirical research. A great number of OSS related empirical studies have been conducted, but no effort has been made to systematically review the published evidence. This paper presents the results of a systematic review to investigate research topics and used methods in OSS related research. We present our results as facts and trends in this field and provide directions for future research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2009 ICSE Workshop on Emerging Trends in Free/Libre/Open Source Software Research and Development, FLOSS 2009
Pages19-24
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event2009 ICSE Workshop on Emerging Trends in Free/Libre/Open Source Software Research and Development, FLOSS 2009 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Duration: 18 May 200918 May 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2009 ICSE Workshop on Emerging Trends in Free/Libre/Open Source Software Research and Development, FLOSS 2009

Conference

Conference2009 ICSE Workshop on Emerging Trends in Free/Libre/Open Source Software Research and Development, FLOSS 2009
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver, BC
Period18/05/0918/05/09

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