Search for dissertations about: "empirical study"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 3056 swedish dissertations containing the words empirical study.

  2. 11. Industrial software development : a case study

    Author : Ulf Cederling; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : There have been relatively few empirical studies of large-scale software development in Sweden. To understand the development process and be able to transfer knowledge from large-scale software development projects to academic basic education as well as to other industrial software projects, it is necessary to perform studies on-site where those systems are built. READ MORE

  4. 12. Competence acquisition and competitive advantages : an empirical study of small firms

    Author : Malin Malmström; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Redovisning och styrning; Accounting and Control;

    Abstract : Competence acquisition in small firms is an under-researched area. The purposes of the entire thesis are, to describe how small firms acquire competence, to create an understanding by identifying factors that can affect how small firms handle competence acquisition, and why these factors affect the acquisition of competence, and to develop and test a model about competence acquisition. READ MORE

  5. 13. Critical paediatric bioethics and the treatment of short stature : an interdisciplinary study

    Author : Maria Cristina Murano; Kristin Zeiler; Patrice Bourdelais; Bjørn Hofmann; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; critical paediatric bioethics; growth hormone treatment; medicalisation; phenomenology of the body; critical disability studies; short stature; drug regulations;

    Abstract : Several studies have argued that there is a correlation between short stature and negative experiences and characteristics, such as social discrimination, economic disadvantage, health problems (especially for men). The idea that short men have a disadvantage in social interactions and in partner choices is also widespread in popular culture and common knowledge. READ MORE

  6. 14. Observing the dynamic behaviour of large distributed systems to improve development and testing : an empirical study in software engineering

    Author : Johan Moe; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : Knowledge about software systems' dynamics is a prerequisite for the successful design, testing and maintenance of viable products. This work has evolved a number of tools based on observation of software system dynamics in a commercial environment, resulting in a method and a toolbox that can be used by testers and maintainers to improve both the system and its test environment. READ MORE

  7. 15. Understanding sustainable vacation choices : an empirical study of Swedish tourists

    Author : Therese Jansson; Maria Bengtsson; Jan-Erik Jaensson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; företagsekonomi; Business Studies;

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