Practical Software
and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management,
v. 4.0b1
This Guide to the PSM process addresses the unique
technical and business goals of your organization and incorporates
SE. Here is summary of the Guide's contents:
Front
Introductory material on the scope and structure of the Guide.
Part 1
The Software Measurement Process describes the PSM
process and the layout of the Guide.
Part 2
Tailoring Software Measures describes the PSM tailoring
procedure, including issue identification and prioritization,
and measure specification.
Part 3
Measurement Selection and Specification Tables contains
detail on selecting individual measures and specifying data
requirements.
Part 4
Applying Software Measures explains how to apply
measurement to your project for gaining insight into critical
issues.
Part 5
Measurement Analysis and Indicator Examples includes
sample indicators to help you understand the systematic PSM
analysis process.
Part 6
Software Measurement Case Studies includes detail
on tailoring, measuring, and analyzing 3 actual projects.
Part 7
Supplemental information includes a glossary, list of acronyms,
bibliography, index, and other PSM literature.
Part 8
Project Measurement Case Studies address the issues
and challenges that most project managers face in planning,
implementing, and maintaining software and systems project.
Part 9
Supplemental Information is provided to promote a
better understanding of the concepts and terms used within the
Guide.
Addendum
The Department of Defense Implementation Guide provides
specific information on implementing PSM in the DoD acquisition
environment.
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Practical
Software and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management,
v. 4.0b1