Research on Structured Programming: An Empiricist's Evaluation
IEEE Transactions on Software EngineeringPublished 1 July 1984
Iris Vessey, Ron Weber
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The empirical studies that have been undertaken are reviewed and critiques them from the viewpoints of the soundness of their methodology and their ability to contribute to scientific understanding.
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In spite of the widespread acceptance by academics and practitioners of structured programming precepts, relatively few formal empirical studies have been conducted to obtain evidence that either supports or refutes the theory. This paper reviews the empirical studies that have been undertaken and critiques them from the viewpoints of the soundness of their methodology and their ability to contribute to scientific understanding. In general, the evidence supporting programming precepts is weak. A framework for an ongoing research program is outlined.
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