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by C. Ravindranath Pandian
Software Metrics
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Highlights
Why This Book Was Written
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: 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
Chapter 2: 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
Chapter 3: 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
Chapter 4: Metrics Data Visualization
Data 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
Chapter 5: Metrics Data Analysis In Frequency Domain
Frequency Distribution: An Analysis Tool
Normal Distribution
Bias: A Process Reality
Deriving Frequency Distribution from Data
Looking At Histograms
Process Capability from Frequency Distribution
Probability
Process Diagnosis
Chapter 6: 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
Chapter 7: Metrics Data Analysis In the 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
Nonlinear Regression Models
Nonlinear 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
Chapter 8: 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
Design of Experiment (DOE)
Chapter 9: 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 Life Cycle Management)
SLIM-Estimate
Software Sizing Tools
Estimation Tools
Chapter 10: 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
Chapter 11: Online Use of Metrics
The Challenge
Metrics Intelligence
Metrics Synchronization
Milestone Diary (MSD)
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
Chapter 12: Metrics-Based Decision Support Systems
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 Decision Support Systems (DSS)
Chapter 13: Metrics for Strategic Vision
Beyond the Obvious
Metrics In Project Management
Tailoring Metrics for the Project
Setting Quantitative Goals: Goal–Metrics Correlation (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
Chapter 14: Metrics System Implementation
Toward 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
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