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Many frameworks for implementing software measurement exist, ranging from collections of success factors to maturity growth models. One may ask to what extent these guidelines increase the chance of a successful measurement program. To aid in answering this question, we introduce a generic process model for measurement-based improvement. We use this model as a reference model to compare a number of existing software measurement implementation frameworks. From these assessments we conclude that the guidelines given by these frameworks provide a considerable amount of support for the basic activities needed to implement measurement programs. However, we also observe that the guidelines hardly provide any guidance to guarantee successful usage of the measurement program.
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Niessink, F., van Vliet, H. (1999). A Pastry Cook’s View on Software Measurement. In: Dumke, R., Abran, A. (eds) Software Measurement. Information Engineering und IV-Controlling. Deutscher Universitätsverlag, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-663-08949-0_7
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