An analysis of research in computing disciplines

Abstract

Comparing the topics and methods of the three major subdivisions of the computing realm.

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Index Terms

• Applied computing

  • Education

• Social and professional topics

  • Professional topics

    • Computing education

      • Computing education programs

        • Computer science education

        • Information science education