Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering
Stephen H. Kan
Hardcover - 344 pages (February 1995)
Addison-Wesley Pub Co
ISBN: 0201633396
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Software quality is becoming a strategic differentiator between organisations today. Measuring this quality and using measurement techniques to improve software development is a logical step. "Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering" teaches skills and gives a solid theoretical background to the issues and techniques required, including software metrics, software reliability models, and use of basic quality tools.
The book focuses on using the described metrics and techniques and numerous real-life examples help the reader to understand and apply the material.
Chapter titles are listed below to entice you further:
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Chapter 1 -
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What is Software Quality? |
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Chapter 2 -
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Software Development Process Models |
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Chapter 3 -
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Fundamentals in Measurement Theory |
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Chapter 4 -
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Software Quality Metrics |
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Chapter 5 -
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Applying the Seven Basic Quality Tools in Software Development |
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Chapter 6 -
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Defect Removal Effectiveness |
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Chapter 7 -
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The Rayleigh Model |
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Chapter 8 -
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Exponential Distribution
and Reliability Growth Models |
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Chapter 9 -
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Quality Management Models |
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Chapter 10 -
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Complexity Metrics and Models |
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Chapter 11 -
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Measuring and Analyzing
Customer Satisfaction |
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Chapter 12 -
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AS/400 Software Quality Management |
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Chapter 13 -
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Concluding Remarks |
If you are seeking to master one of the most important topics in software development, you will want a copy of this book.
Wayne Mallinson
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Reviewers felt that this book is an excellent overview of software quality metrics and an excellent compilation of SQA methodology and application. “Metrics and Models in Software Quality Engineering” received the highest ratings possible.