Early-stage Software Product Quality Prediction Based on Process Measurement Data

Abstract

In recent years, delivery time has become shorter in software development in spite of high-quality requirements. In order to improve software product quality during a limited period, we have to manage process quality and control product quality in the early-stage of software development. Software product quality can be achieved in the development process. Then, it is important for us to predict the product quality in the early-stage and to execute effective management. In this chapter, we conduct multivariate linear analysis by using process measurement data, derive effective process factors affecting product quality, and obtain quantitative relationships between quality assurance/management activity and final product quality.