Software Measures and the Capability Maturity Model

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Abstract:

This document describes a set of software measures that are compatible with the measurement practices described in the Capability Maturity Model for Software. These measures, in the form of software indicators, cover thirteen different categories that include progress, effort, cost, and quality. Each indicator category contains example figures which illustrate behavior that may occur on a project. The text provides users with tips on how to use these figures or similar ones on their projects. Project software managers and software engineering process groups can use these indicators during the software development life cycle to gain insight into the software development process and software process improvement activities. The indicators chosen have been successfully used on projects in the software industry.

Author(s):
Baumert, John H. ; Mcwhinney, Mark S.
Author Organization(s):
CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INST
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA257238
Pagination:
0288

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CMU/SEI-92-TR-25, ESC*-TR-92-025
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-90-C-0003
Monitor Series:
TR-92-025, ESC*
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *MEASUREMENT, *COMPUTER PROGRAM VERIFICATION, INDUSTRIES, MODELS, CYCLES, COSTS, INDICATORS, ENGINEERING, DOCUMENTS, GAIN, BEHAVIOR, LIFE CYCLES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
PE63756E
Report Date:
1992 Sep 01