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Metrics and modelling

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Achieving Quality Software

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Given that there is a strong desire to measure the quality of software, it is not surprising that there have been considerable efforts to find models whereby this can be achieved. There is no absolute standard for quality, and claims are based relative to some perceived norm or level against which features are compared.

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Smith, D.J. (1995). Metrics and modelling. In: Achieving Quality Software. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0549-1_15

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