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Requirements Metrics - Definitions of a Working List of Possible Metrics for Requirements Quality
Computer Science: Faculty Publications and Other Works
  • William L Honig, Loyola University Chicago
Document Type
Working Paper
Publication Date
3-1-2016
Abstract

A work in progress to define a metrics set for requirements. Metrics are defined that apply to either the entire requirements set (requirements document as a whole) or individual atomic (or singular, individual) requirements statements. Requirements are identified with standard names and a identification scheme and include both subjective and objective measures.

An example metric for the full set of requirements: Rd2 - Requirements Consistency, Is the set of atomic requirements internally consistent, with no contradictions, no duplication between individual requirements? An example of a metric for a single requirement: Ra4 - Requirement Verifiability, How adequately can this requirement be tested? Is it perfectly clear what test(s) are needed to confirm the requirement is met? Is it clear what should be considered a failure of a test of this requirement?

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Citation Information
William L Honig. "Requirements Metrics - Definitions of a Working List of Possible Metrics for Requirements Quality" (2016)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/william_honig/12/