Metrics Analysis

Definition

Metrics analysis is the metrics engineering task during which an endeavor’s collected metrics are analyzed.

Objectives

The typical objectives of the metrics analysis task are to:

• Identify trends.
• Make estimates.

Preconditions

The metrics analysis task can typically begin when the following preconditions hold:

• The endeavor has started.
• The metrics team is adequately:
  • Staffed.
  • Trained in the metrics analysis task.
• Some metrics have been collected.

Completion Criteria

The metrics analysis task is typically complete when the following postconditions hold:

• All collected metrics have been analyzed.

Steps

The metrics analysis task typically involves the following teams performing the following steps in an incremental, iterative, parallel manner:

• The Metrics team TBD.

Techniques

The metrics planning task typically can be performed using the following techniques:

• Metrics Techniques:
  • TBD

Work Products

The metrics analysis task typically results in the production of all or part of the following work products:

• Metrics Set:
  • Analyzed Metrics

Guidelines

• TBD