How to Conduct Valid Information Systems Engineering Research?

Abstract

Algorithms play an important role for information systems engineering research as they are the foundational building block of many techniques. At the same time, specific methodological guidance on how to design, evaluate, and present algorithm-based research is scarce. This tutorial addresses the needs of doctoral students and early career researchers to understand how they can establish a solid research contribution based on established methodological guidelines. No specific background knowledge is required. The content of the tutorial focuses on general challenges of information systems engineering research. The objective of this tutorial is to provide early career researchers with a profound understanding of basic concepts from the philosophy of science and specific strategies how algorithms can be scientifically investigated and presented in a systematic manner.