Survey of Software Metrics in the Department of Defense and Industry
Abstract
This report presents a survey of computer software measurement practices and technology in commercial and DoD organizations. Summaries are provided of 11 DoD and 14 industry programs in regard to metrics goals, metrics program implementation, metrics sets and reports, tools and repositories, and best practices. The premise of the survey is that commercial measurement practices are applicable within DoD's acquisition environment. The study concludes that industry has more mature and vigorous practices and technology than DoD organizations, largely because industry is applying metrics for clear market-driven reasons while DoD acquisition lacks comparable motivations. The results will be used to develop recommendations to improve both software measurement in weapon system acquisition and DoD software measurement research goals. Appendix C contains the summaries of four commercial organizations requiring legal nondisclosure agreements. This appendix is published separately and is available only to government officials needing this information. (AN)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA290804
Entities
People
- Beth Springsteen
- Dennis W. Fife
- John F. Kramer
- Judy Popelas
- Reginald N. Meeson
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses