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A masters thesis is original research and a phd thesis is a significant contribution to the field. Linux kernel is easily more than just a development project.
by goalieca 7y ago
A masters thesis is original research and a phd thesis is a significant contribution to the field.
Linux kernel is easily more than just a development project.
- kensai 7y agoDepends. A PhD thesis with negative results (one that does not disprove the null hypothesis) is still original research and still counts for the poor chap that made it for the degree. You cannot know a priori that you will have positive results that will advance the field.
- ReptileMan 7y ago>A masters thesis is original research and a phd thesis is a significant contribution to the field. In theory. Usually it is just pandering to the acceptance commission.