Applied Statistics in Software Management

Author: (USA) Maxwell
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand guide to statistical methods, suitable for the efficient operation of software project management and the entire software lifecycle. This is a guide that uses statistical techniques to solve specific software efficiency, time-to-market, and maintenance issues. Using real software project data, Katrina D. Maxwell guides you through each step of statistical analysis, helping you avoid errors and fully leverage the value provided by the data. You don’t even need a background in mathematics! Maxwell introduces an easy-to-imitate data analysis method for software projects, showing you how to solve key problems without being overwhelmed by the sea of data! Through four real-world cases that address the core issues faced by every software manager, you will master the essence of statistics: evaluating and improving efficiency; estimating and shortening time-to-market; understanding and minimizing development costs; and identifying software maintenance cost driver models and improving them. Throughout the book, Maxwell clearly introduces each core statistical tool used in software management. You will not only be able to understand regression, correlation, ANOVA, and other key techniques but also accurately grasp how to effectively leverage these techniques in your projects!