Causal inference for theory building in software evolution:work in progress
Q. Leidekker, A.-M. Oprescu, L. Bergmans · UvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam) · 2020
Most academic disciplines have a strong focus on theories. In software engineering and software evolution however, there is a distinct lack. We propose a new methodology to construct and validate theories of software evolution. This methodology utilises causal inference to define and test causal relations. We explore this iterative methodology by exercising it and reflect on the utility.