Before revision: Today, common research methods used in ESE for primary and secondary research are the following: Primary research ( Experimentation, Case study research, Survey research, Simulations in particular Software Process simulation) Secondary research methods (Systematic reviews, Systematic mapping studies, Rapid reviews, tertiary review) Teaching empirical software engineering Three comprehensive books for students, professionals and researchers interested in ESE are available.
After revision: Today, common research methods used in ESE for primary and secondary research are the following: Primary research ( experimentation, case study research, survey research, simulations in particular software Process simulation) Secondary research methods (Systematic reviews, Systematic mapping studies, rapid reviews, tertiary review) Teaching empirical software engineering Three comprehensive books for students, professionals and researchers interested in ESE are available.