Assessing integrated measurement and evaluation strategies: A case study

Abstract

This paper presents a case study aimed at understanding and comparing integrated strategies for software measurement and evaluation, considering a strategy as a resource from the assessed entity standpoint. The evaluation focus is on the quality of the capabilities of a measurement and evaluation strategy taking into account three key aspects: i) the conceptual framework, centered on a terminological base, ii) the explicit specification of the process, and iii) the methodological/technological support. We consider a strategy is integrated if to great extent these three capabilities are met simultaneously. In the illustrated case study two strategies i.e. GQM+Strategies (Goal-Question-Metric), and GOCAME (Goal-Oriented Context-Aware Measurement and Evaluation) are evaluated. The given results allowed us the understanding of strengths and weaknesses for both strategies, and planning improvement actions as well.