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STEP 8: SET METRICS
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STTE
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Set metrics for the processes and
product improvements
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PROFES
8-1 Define measurement goals
8-2 Conduct GQM interviews
8-3 Define questions and hypotheses
8-4 Define and check metrics
8-5 Produce GQM plan and measurement plan
Purpose
This step is carried out to monitor and control the altered development
process, evaluate the changes and the underlying PPD models, or
demonstrate achievement of the overall improvement success. The
collection and analysis of measurement data in the develop ment process
and products help to achieve the defined goals. Refinement of this goal to
a measurable level is carried out according to the GQM paradigm
(Goal/Question/Metric).
Step goals
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Define a set of questions and metrics related to the product quality
goals
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Define a set of questions and metrics related to the process
performance goals
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Define a set of questions and metrics related to the product-process
dependency goals.
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Construct GQM plan and measurement plan
Activities
The step is divided into the following activities:
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Define measurement goals
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Conduct GQM interviews
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Define questions and hypotheses