Problem
The following abstract describes a project.
The recent area of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) has brought new challenges to developers of network protocols. Energy consumption and network coverage are two important challenges in wireless sensor networks. We investigate intelligent techniques for node positioning to reduce energy consumption while coverage is preserved. A genetic algorithm is developed to create energy efficient node positioning in wireless sensor networks. The results of a proof of concept implementation show that the intelligent algorithm can extend the network lifetime for different network positioning methods.
A. What makes this project research?
B. Explain what type of research strategy (i.e. common research approach) was used in the project.
C. What do the researchers mean when they describe their implementation as a 'proof of concept'?
D. Explain how case study research and action research differ. Your answer should include three key differences and examples of each to illustrate these differences.
E. (a) Suggest a suitable sampling frame and approach to sampling from that sampling frame (i.e. sampling technique) for the following research question:
- What are the most important issues currently facing Chief Information Officers?
(b) Describe how you could answer this research question using survey research.