In this chapter we have discussed many of the issues we have faced when managing university-industry empirical studies of software engineering. Our goal in presenting this information is to present the lessons we have learned, and hence to provide guidance for others undertaking similar studies for the first time.
The issues discussed, such as the benefits and drawbacks to be considered, establishing contact with
organizations and participants, staffing,
and obtaining ethical approval, can be made to work more smoothly through effective planning. We also strongly believe in ongoing evaluation and change management of the project as it progresses, particularly considering the risk factors we identified.
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