Models for Assessing the Reliability of Computer Software. Revision.

Abstract

A formal approach for evaluating the reliability of computer software is through probabilistic models and statistical methods. This paper is an expository overview of the literature on the former. The various probability models for software failure can be classified into two groups; the merits of these groups are discussed and an example of their use in decision problems is given in some detail. The direction of current and future research is contemplated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 10, 1992
Accession Number
ADA293977

Entities

People

  • Nozer Singpurwalla
  • Simon P. Wilson

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bayesian Inference
  • Bayesian Networks
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Debugging
  • Military Research
  • Probabilistic Models
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Random Variables
  • Reliability
  • Software Development
  • Statistics
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Software Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.