A Data Specification for Software Project Performance Measures

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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements iii
Abstract v
1 Introduction 1
2 Performance Measurement—Challenges 3
3 Performance Measures for Software Projects—Overview 9
3.1 Project Effort 10
3.2 Productivity 12
3.3 Project Duration 13
3.4 Schedule Predictability 15
3.5 Requirements Completion Ratio 17
3.6 Post Release Defect Density 18
4 Influence Factors for Software Projects—Overview 19
4.1 Size 22
4.2 Artifact Reuse 28
4.3 Project Type 38
4.4 Application Domain 39
4.5 Average Team Size 44
4.6 Maximum Team Size 47
4.7 Team Expertise 49
4.8 Process Maturity 51
4.9 Functional Requirements Stability 56
5 Using the Performance Measures and Influence Factors 59
6 Request for Feedback 63
Appendix: Benchmarks and Benchmarking 65
Glossary 71
References 81

Abstract (from the paper)
This document contains a proposed set of defined software project performance measures and influence factors that can be used by software development projects so that valid comparisons can be made between completed projects. These terms and definitions were developed using a collaborative, consensus-based approach involving the Software Engineering Institute's Software Engineering Process Management program and service provider and industry experts in the area of software project performance measurement. This document will be updated over time as feedback is obtained about its use.

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