Derivation and Validation of Software Metrics

by Martin Shepperd, Darrel Ince

Overview

This landmark book is the first to describe a methodical derivation process for software metrics—measurements of software products and processes used to monitor, estimate, and control the quality and utility of software projects. The author reviews the subject, discusses a number of weaknesses inherent in software metrication, and describes a method for derivation and validation. Students and professionals in computer science, software engineering, and software quality assurance will want to read this important new contribution to the literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198538424
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/25/1993
Series:	International Series of Monographs on Computer Science , #9
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.31(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Bournemouth University

The Open University

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Software metrics reviewed2. Promises and problems3. Models, theories, and metrics4. An approach to metrics modelling5. a uni-dimensional model of design6. A multi-dimensional model of designSummary