@inproceedings{8b3f2f1811db4115977f9c73ca5a972f,
title = "Investigating the effective implementation of pair programming: An empirical investigation",
abstract = "Pair programming is a programming technique where two programmers work together on the same programming task. Previous research has shown that it is effective for improving the learning effectiveness, efficiency, and enjoyment of students in introductory programming courses. Much research has also been dedicated to determining effective strategies for forming pairs. This paper discuss two different empirical studies conducted at North Dakota State University to a) test the feasibility of using pair programming in introductory computer science courses and b) determine whether or not major-based pairing produces effective pairs. The results of these studies provide support for implementing pair programming in introductory computer science courses and show that pairing of computer science and noncomputer science students may produce pairs which are less compatible than other pairing methods.",
keywords = "Pair programming",
author = "Alex Radermacher and Walia, {Gursimran S.}",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1145/1953163.1953346",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781450305006",
series = "SIGCSE'11 - Proceedings of the 42nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education",
pages = "655--660",
booktitle = "SIGCSE'11 - Proceedings of the 42nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education",
note = "42nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE 2011 ; Conference date: 09-03-2011 Through 12-03-2011",
}