Research Publications

Software process modeling has become one of the necessary techniques for managing software development processes. However, purely quantitative process modeling requires a very specific understanding and accurate measurement of the software process, which relies on reliable and precise history data. This paper presents a semi-quantitative modeling approach that the authors have developed and propose to manage software development processes. It allows the uncertainty and contingency existing during the software development, and facilitates manager’s qualitative and quantitative estimates and assessments of process progress. We demonstrate its value and flexibility by developing semi-quantitative models of the test-and-fix process of incremental software development. This modeling approach can support process or project management activities, including estimating, planning, tracking and decision making.