- •Scientific research in computing science
- •1. Study the list of topical vocabulary to avoid the difficulties in understanding the text of this unit. Consult a dictionary to pronounce the words correctly.
- •2. Match these word combinations with their Russian equivalents.
- •3. Read and translate the following text. Scientific research in computing science
- •4. Paraphrase the sentences using the synonyms from the box instead of the underlined words.
- •5. Match the words in column a with their antonyms in column b. Make up word combinations with some of them.
- •6. Insert the proper prepositions.
- •7. Match the words in column a with their definitions in column b.
- •8. Look through the text and find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations:
- •9. Answer the following questions.
- •10. Speak about your scientific research.
8. Look through the text and find English equivalents to the following words and word combinations:
Приходить к новым заключениям; сопоставлять известные факты; другими словами; метод исследования; основное возражение; например; действительно; выдвинуть гипотезу; математическое доказательство; экспериментальная оценка; методика научного исследования; согласованная основа; главное отличие; огромные источники; наоборот; следовательно; в погоне за технологическими целями.
9. Answer the following questions.
What is a research?
What are main models of arguments?
What are reasons why proof by demonstration is an unsatisfactory model for research?
What are the main stages of empiricism?
What is the argument of verification?
What can be done by setting up a description of the intended system behaviour.
Mathematical proof techniques provide a coherent framework for analysing research questions in computing science, don’t they?
What does hermeneutic research rely upon?
What contribute to the strength and vitality of computing science?
What is the topic of your research and what scientific methods do you use?
10. Speak about your scientific research.