The CERT Function Extraction Experiment: Quantifying FX Impact on Software Comprehension and Verification

Abstract

Function Extraction (FX) is a new, theory-based technology for automated calculation of the functional behavior of software. The CERT Function Extraction experiment was conducted so as to better understand the impact of FX on human comprehension and verification of software and to rigorously quantify the business case for FX technology. This report describes the results of the controlled experiment that was performed to compare traditional manual methods of comprehension with automated behavior computation using an FX prototype. The results of the experiment show a substantial increase in human capabilities for software comprehension and verification using FX technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA442865

Entities

People

  • Alan R. Hevner
  • Gwendolyn H. Walton
  • Richard C. Linger
  • Rosann W. Collins

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Comprehension
  • Computations
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Extraction
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Instructions
  • Java Programming Language
  • Language
  • Programming Languages
  • Software Development
  • Statistical Tests
  • Systems Engineering
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Software Engineering.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.