A Systematic Review on Software Measurement Programs

Most of the measurement programs fail to achieve targeted goals. This paper presents outcomes of systematic review on software measurement programs. The aim of the study is to analyse goal based measurement models/frameworks applications/tools and success factors. 1579 research studies were reviewed in the beginning and on basis of predefined criteria 28 studies were chosen for analysis. The selection of research studies was done on the basis of structured procedure of systematic review. Outcome of this study consists of observations and suggestions on the basis of analysis of selected studies.

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