A GQM-based tool to support the development of software quality measurement plans

ABSTRACT

This paper focuses on the Goal-Question-Metric (GQM) approach, which has been proposed as a goal-oriented approach for the measurement of products and processes in software engineering. First, the GQM is characterized, and then, the GQM-PLAN tool, is described. The GQM-PLAN was developed to support the preparation of measuring plans based on GQM.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.9 Management
          Subjects: Software quality assurance (SQA)

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

General Terms:
Design, Measurement, Performance, Reliability, Theory

Keywords:
GQM-based tool, goal-question-metric, software measurement plan, software quality improvement