{"product_id":"applying-software-metrics-isbn-9780818676451","title":"Applying Software Metrics","description":"Features a useful collection of important and practical papers on applying software metrics and measurement. The book details the importance of planning a successful measurement program with a complete discussion of why, what, where, when, and how to measure and who should be involved. Each chapter addresses these significant questions and provides the essential answers in building an effective measurement program.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book differs from others on the market by focusing on the application of the metrics rather than the metrics themselves. The author's provide information based on actual experience with successful metrics programs. Each chapter includes a case study focusing on technology transfer and a set of recommended references. The book serves as a guide on the use and application of software metrics in industrial environments. It is specially designed for managers, product supervisors, and quality assurance personnel who want to know how to implement a metrics program.  Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Foreword: The Need for Measurement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. Why Measure?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Science and Substance: A Challenge to Software Engineers (Norman Fenton, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Experimentation in Software Engineering (Victor R. Basili,et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Software Risk Management: Principles and Practices (Barry W. Boehm).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Achieving Higher SEI Levels (Michael K. Daskalantonakis).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Successfully Applying Software Metrics (Robert B. Grady).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Metrics to Manage Software Projects (Edward F. Weller).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Metrics in Management Decision Making (George Stark, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. What to Measure?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Measurement Process (William Hetzel).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The TAME Project: Towards Improvement-Oriented Software Environments (Victor R. Basili and H. Dieter Rombach).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Software Metrics in the Process Maturity Framework (Shari Lawrence Pfleeger and Clement McGowan).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Optimizing Preventive Service of Software Products (Edward N. Adams).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Software Process Evolution at the SEL (Victor Basili and Scott Green).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. How is Measuring Done?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Software Metrics Tool Kit: Support for Selection, Collection and Analysis (Shari Lawrence Pfleeger and J.c. Fitgerald, jr.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e New Ways to Get Accurate Reliability Measures (Sarah Brocklehurst and Bev Littlewood).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Key Lessons in Achieving Widespread Inspection Use (Robert B. Grady and Tom Van Slack).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Practical View of Software Measurement and Implementation Experiences Within Motorola (Michael K. Daskalantonakis).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. How are Metrics Used?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Empirically Guided Software Development Using Metric-Based Classification Trees (Adam A. Porter and Richard W. Selby).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Multiple Metrics for Analysis of Improvement (Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Software Process Improvement at Hughes Aircraft (Watts S. Humphreys, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Case Study in SQA Audits (Paul W. Oman).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measuring Dynamic Program Complexity (John C. Munson and Taghi M. Khoshgoftar).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using Metrics to Evaluate Software System Maintainability (Don Coleman, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Improving Software Maintenance at martin Marietta).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. How is the Metrics Program Improved?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measurement in Practice (Stan Rifkin and Charles Cox).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Framework for Evaluation and Prediction of Metrics Program Success (Ross Jeffery and Mike Berry).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Evaluating Software Engineering Standards (Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, et al.).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methodology for Validating Software Metrics (Norman F. Schneidewind).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mad About Measurement (Tom DeMarco).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Case Studies of Software-Process-Improvement Measurement (Daniel J. Paulish and Anita D. Carleton).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Epilog.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.  \u003cp\u003ePaul Oman and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger are the authors of Applying Software Metrics, published by Wiley.   The answers to why, what, where, when, and how to measure is in your hands. \u003ci\u003eApplying Software Metrics\u003c\/i\u003e features a useful collection of important and practical papers on software metrics and measurement. The book explores the importance of planning a successful measurement program and examines who should be involved in the process. Each chapter addresses these significant questions and provides the essential answers in building an effective measurement program.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book differs from others on the market by focusing on the application of the metrics rather than the metrics themselves. The chapters provide information based on actual experience with successful metrics programs. Each chapter includes a case study focusing on technology transfer and a set of recommended references. It is a guide on the use and application of software metrics in industrial environments. The book is specially designed for managers, product supervisors, and quality assurance personnel who want to know how to implement a metrics program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-IEEE Computer Society Pr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988755366117,"sku":"NP9780818676451","price":101.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780818676451.jpg?v=1761781464","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/applying-software-metrics-isbn-9780818676451","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}