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Abstract

This article presents a simple model which explains anomaly discovery and repair phenomena when applied to variations in work load and multiple-stage testing. The theory shows that estimates of anomaly levels and team capability can be predicted after a significant fraction of the anomalies has been found, and indicates procedures for applying these figures to schedule estimation and work-load assignment. Of particular interest is the demonstration that end-to-end testing of programs in other than the operational environment is not generally cost effective.

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Volume
42-39
Published
June 15, 1977
Pages
49–59
File Size
832.0 KB