This Guide to the PSM process addresses the unique
technical and business goals of your organization and incorporates
SE. Here is summary of the Guide's contents:
| Front |
Introductory material on the scope and structure of the Guide. |
| Part 1 |
The Software Measurement Process describes the PSM
process and the layout of the Guide. |
| Part 2 |
Tailoring Software Measures describes the PSM tailoring
procedure, including issue identification and prioritization,
and measure specification. |
| Part 3 |
Measurement Selection and Specification Tables contains
detail on selecting individual measures and specifying data
requirements. |
| Part 4 |
Applying Software Measures explains how to apply
measurement to your project for gaining insight into critical
issues. |
| Part 5 |
Measurement Analysis and Indicator Examples includes
sample indicators to help you understand the systematic PSM
analysis process. |
| Part 6 |
Software Measurement Case Studies includes detail
on tailoring, measuring, and analyzing 3 actual projects. |
| Part 7 |
Supplemental information includes a glossary, list of acronyms,
bibliography, index, and other PSM literature. |
| Part 8 |
Project Measurement Case Studies address the issues
and challenges that most project managers face in planning,
implementing, and maintaining software and systems project. |
| Part 9 |
Supplemental Information is provided to promote a
better understanding of the concepts and terms used within the
Guide. |
| Addendum |
The Department of Defense Implementation Guide provides
specific information on implementing PSM in the DoD acquisition
environment. |
