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A number of models for software product quality have been defined in the literature. Hierarchical models (for example McCall et al., 1977; Boehm et al., 1978) Quantitative models (for example Gilb, 1985, 1987) and Product/process-based models (for example Kitchenham, 1987). However, criticisms have been aimed at the product quality models in terms of the difficulties involved in their practical application.
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Gasston, J.L. (2004). A Quality Model for the Evaluation of Software Requirements Specifications. In: Linger, H., et al. Constructing the Infrastructure for the Knowledge Economy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4852-9_20
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