Software metrics : a guide to planning, analysis, and application /: a guide to planning, analysis, and application. (©2004)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: C. Ravindranath Pandian.
• Other Names: Pandian, C. Ravindranath
• Contents: SOFTWARE MEASUREMENT; A New Order; Measurement in Quality Thinking; Precision in Expression; Representation of Reality; Knowledge Creation; Measurement Technology; Measuring With The Mind: Cognitive Phase; Measuring With Words: Semantic Phase; Measuring With Numbers: Quantitative Phase; The Three Phases Coexist; Measurement Scales; Levels of Measurements; Intrinsic Nature of Measurement; Software Measuring Instruments; Measurement Continuum; The Corner Stone; ; SOFTWARE METRICS; Metrics Mapping; Simple Metrics; Complex Metrics; Metrics Are Organization Specific; Importance of Estimation and Planning in the Context of Metrics; Metrics Vocabulary; Guidelines from Quality Standards; Applying Software Metrics: A Management Perspective; Benefits of Metrics; ; DESIGNING A METRICS SYSTEM; Metrics System; Information Based Metrics Architecture; Goals: The Drivers; Decision Centers: The New Organization; Models: Knowledge Capsules; Metrics: Indicators-Signals; Measurement: Sensor System; Data Collection; Implementing the Metrics System Architecture; Metrics Planning Approaches; Metrics Planning Document Checklist; ; METRICS DATA VISUALIZATION; Data Analysis; Visual Analysis; Rigorous Analysis; Graphical Analysis; Visualizing Data; Graphical Techniques; PIE Charts: Distribution Analysis; Mapping; Life Cycle Profiles; Effort Profile; Process Compliance Profile; Responsibility Matrix; Resource Balancing; Contours; Radar Charts: A Balanced View; Dynamic Views; Clustering; Data Exploration and Visualization Tools; Data Visualization: Emerging Technology; ; METRICS DATA ANALYSIS IN FREQUENCY DOMAIN; Frequency Distribution: An Analysis Tool; The Normal Distribution; Bias: A Process Reality; Deriving Frequency Distribution from Data; Looking at Histograms; Process Capability from Frequency Distribution; Probability; Process Diagnosis; ; METRICS DATA ANALYSIS IN TIME DOMAIN; Viewing in Time; Temporal Patterns in Metrics; Process Characterization; Control Charts; Special Forms; Control Chart for Effective Application; Modernism in Process Control: Decision Support Charts; ; ; METRICS DATA ANALYSIS IN RELATIONSHIP DOMAIN; A Fertile Domain; Search for Relationships; Perceiving Relationships; Strength of Relationship: Correlation Coefficient; Causal Relationship and Statistical Correlation; Linear Regression; Linear Regression: Example; Non-Linear Regression Models; Non-Linear Regression Analysis of Productivity; Multiple Linear Regression; Surface Plot; Regression Model Application; Application 1: Process Optimization; Application 2: Forecasting Product Quality; Application 3: Defect Correlation; Application 4: Causal Analysis; Application 5: Demonstrating How Review Makes Customers Happy (Indirectly); Application 6: A Myth Breaks; Application 7: The Crossover; Application 8: Optimum Team Size?; Application 9: Detecting Hidden Problems; Application 10: Analysis of Defect Discovery Economics; Application 11: Building an Effort Estimation Model; Application 12: Calibration of Intuitive Models; More Applications; ; PROCESS MODELS; From Analysis to Systems Thinking; Model Building: Knowledge Consolidation; Models Using Single Metric (Analytical Models); Models Using Two Metrics (Regression Models); Higher Level Empirical Models; Descriptive Statistics on Multiple Metrics; Multiple Analysis of Single Metrics; Three Analytical Dimensions; Process Diagnostic Panel; Analytical Summary of Single Metric; Global Summary; Process Correlations; Multiple Scatter Plots; DOE; ; ; ESTIMATION MODELS; Estimation Process; Software Estimation Risks; Estimation Methodologies; Thumb Rules; Delphi Estimate; Golden Rule; Prediction Capability; Prediction Equations; Estimation Algorithms; Estimation Science; the Early Models; Advent of Parametric Models; Calibration; COCOMO; Lookup Table; Equations; COCOMO II.2000 Applications; Tailoring COCOMO; Estimation System; SLIM (Software Lifecycle Management); SLIM-Estimate; Software Sizing Tools; Estimation Tools; ; METRICS FOR DEFECT MANAGEMENT; Defect Measurement; Defect Classification; Defect Database; Analysis of Defect Data; Defect Correlation; Defect Driver Matrix; Looking for Consistency; Defect Filter Matrix; Defect Detection Probability; Rayleigh Defect Discovery Model; Three Phases of Reliability Measurement; Reliability Enhancement; Home Grown Model; Quantitative Defect Management; ; ON-LINE USE OF METRICS; The Challenge; Metric Intelligence; Metrics Synchronization; Milestone Diary; Earned Value Model; Extended Milestone Diary; Responding to Metrics; Discovering "The Factory within the Factory"; Few Data: Sharp Focus; Choice of Online Metrics; Benefits of Online Metrics; ; METRICS BASED DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM; Two Systems; The Humble Beginning; Advent of Software Management Tools; Birth of Process Databases; Enterprise Integration; Process Intelligence; A Symbiotic Dependence; An Economic Alternative: Metrics Based DSS; ; METRICS FOR STRATEGIC VISION; Beyond the Obvious; Metrics in Project Management; Tailoring Metrics for the Project; Setting Quantitative Goals: GMC; GMC Analysis; Quality Function Deployment (QFD); Risk Estimation; Simulating Schedule Risk; Mapping Risk Using Risk Exposure Number; Analysis of REN; Six Sigma Renaissance; Consummate Vision; ; METRICS SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION; Towards Truth; No Universal Method; Effective Use of Metrics; Looking at Metrics Data; Applying Metrics; Creating Decision Centers; Equip People with Knowledge at Less Cost; The Marvelous Spreadsheet; Things to Remember During Implementation; Lead with Numbers; Integrated Management; Mirror, Microscope and Telescope; Unlimited Scope; ; Bibliography
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : Auerbach Publications
• Publication Date: 2004
• Copyright Date: 2004
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 286 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 005.1/4; Software measurement; COMPUTERS -- Software Development & Engineering -- Quality Assurance & Testing; Software measurement; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0203496078; 9780203496077; 9780849316616; 0849316618
• Related ISBNs: 0849316618
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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