Derivation and Validation of Software Metrics

This landmark book is the first to describe a methodical derivation process for software metrics--measurements of software products and processes used to monitor estimate and control the quality and utility of software projects. The author reviews the subject discusses a number of weaknesses inherent in software metrication and describes a method for derivation and validation. Students and professionals in computer science software engineering and software quality assurance will want to read this important new contribution to the literature.