Beacons in Computer Program Comprehension

这项研究关注的是开发计算机程序所涉及的认知过程。研究的具体现象是“信标”--刻板的程序片段--在产生和理解计算机程序方面的作用。将研究来自各种程序类型和各种编程情况的信标。该奖项是一项规划赠款，由妇女研究机会倡议(ROW)资助。这项支助将使首席调查员能够制定详细的方法和实验计划。

This research is concerned with the cognitive processes involved in developing computer programs. The specific phenomenon studied is the role of "beacons" - stereotyped program fragments - in producing and understanding computer programs. Beacons from a variety of program types and in a variety of programming situations will be studied. This award is a planning grant, funded under the Research Opportunities for Women (ROW) Initiative. The support will enable the Principal Investigator to develop a detailed methodology and experimental plan.