RESEARCH SKILLS AND DESIGN

MAKE UP CAT 2

You are a computer science researcher tasked with conducting a study on the effectiveness of
a novel algorithm designed for image recognition in a resource-constrained environment. The
algorithm claims to outperform existing solutions in terms of accuracy and efficiency. Your goal
is to design a comprehensive research plan and perform an in-depth analysis using appropriate
statistical methods.

QUESTION 1

a) Develop a detailed research plan outlining the key steps you would take to evaluate
the proposed image recognition algorithm.
b) Address the following aspects in your plan:
i. Clear statement of the research problem and objectives.
ii. Selection of appropriate datasets for training and testing, considering
potential biases.
iii. Experimental setup, including hardware and software specifications.
iv. Evaluation metrics to assess algorithm performance.
v. Methods for controlling variables and ensuring the validity of results.
vi. Ethical considerations in handling and using data.

QUESTION 2

a) Assume you have collected data from your experiments, how would you perform a
rigorous statistical analysis of the results.
b) Provide possible descriptive statistics - relevant metrics that you will use.
c) What inferential statistics would you use to compare the performance of the novel
algorithm with existing solutions.
d) How would you go about discussing the significance of your findings and their
implications for the algorithm's practical use.

QUESTION 3

a) Identify potential challenges and limitations in your research design and data analysis.
b) Propose strategies for addressing these challenges in future studies.
c) Discuss how these challenges might impact the generalizability of your findings.

QUESTION 4

a) Reflect on the overall research process and your decision-making at various stages.
b) Discuss alternative approaches that could have been taken and their potential
advantages or disadvantages.
c) Consider the implications of your study for the broader field of image recognition in
resource-constrained environments.