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Test Metrics A
software test metric is a standard means of measuring some attribute of the
software development and testing process. A
number of test metrics can be produced, which include the following: Ø
Estimating
the testing effort required Ø
Highlighting
areas that may be error-prone Ø
Measure
and track the overall cost of testing Ø
Measure
the return on investment (ROI) Ø
To
predict when to stop testing
A number of metrics are typically used within the
testing process. These are outlined
below:
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Size Ø
Complexity Ø
Cost/Effort Ø
Defect
found during testing Ø Test progress It
is important that the collection of testing metrics is an unobtrusive as
possible. The following requirements must be considered in setting up a typical
metrics program: Ø
Definition
of organisational objectives Ø
Establish
roles and responsibilities Ø
Research and decide upon what metrics are to be recorded Ø What infrastructure is needed to be set up to record the metrics
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