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Topic 5: Measurement
Description
This topic explores how we measure the traffic and workloads on the World-Wide-Web. We look at models of measurements and apply them to web measurements. We also look at how to use measurements to determine the effectiveness of web-sites.
Lectures
Lectures week 11.
The lecture material is the backbone of the unit structure. If you are unable to attend lectures physically, you are required to follow the lectures by using the instructions on the lectures page.
Tutorials
Tutorials week 12.
Required Readings
- Web Traffic Measurement, sections 9.2-9.5 in Krishnamurthy, B. & Rexford, J. (2001). Web Protocols and Practice, Addision-Wesley.
- Available as B345 lecture handouts at South St and Rockingham campus library closed reserve.
- Also mailed to external students as despatch 3.
- Book available at South St campus library closed reserve.
- Web Workload Characterization, Chapter 10 in Krishnamurthy, B. & Rexford, J. (2001). Web Protocols and Practice, Addision-Wesley.
- Available as B345 lecture handouts at South St and Rockingham campus library closed reserve.
- Also mailed to external students as despatch 3.
- Book available at South St campus library closed reserve.
- Internet Industry Initiative (2002), Australian Web Measurements Standards and Guidelines.
Supplementary Readings
- IFABC Web Measurement Standards http://www.ifabc.org/web/.