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ABSTRACT

We propose a metric to evaluate correctness criteria for transactions which measures the number of conflicts between transactions and the amount of concurrency a criterion allows. This metric is then used to evaluate several correctness criteria.

REFERENCES

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.2 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
      D.2.8 Metrics
          Subjects: Performance measures

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.2 DATABASE MANAGEMENT
      H.2.4 Systems
          Subjects: Transaction processing

General Terms:
Design, Management, Measurement, Performance