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Software Reliability Models: Concepts, Classification, Comparisons, and Practice

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Electronic Systems Effectiveness and Life Cycle Costing

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NATO ASI F,volume 3))

Abstract

Basic software reliability concepts and definitions are discussed. A scheme for classifying software reliability models is presented. A set of criteria for comparing models that is generally accepted by workers in the field is described. Results of some general comparisons of groups of models are provided. The Musa execution time model is described in some detail. Finally, practical aspects of applying this model to software systems are discussed.

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  1. Bell Laboratories, Whippany, New Jersey, 07981, USA

    John D. Musa & Kazuhira Okumoto

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  1. Theoretical Support Services, Marconi Research Laboratories, GEC Marconi Electronics Ltd., Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8HN, UK

    J. K. Skwirzynski (Manager, Director of the Institute) (Manager, Director of the Institute)

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Musa, J.D., Okumoto, K. (1983). Software Reliability Models: Concepts, Classification, Comparisons, and Practice. In: Skwirzynski, J.K. (eds) Electronic Systems Effectiveness and Life Cycle Costing. NATO ASI Series, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-82014-4_22

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