A Study of Software Matrix Systems : A Comparative Study of existing Software Matrix Systems

Abstract

cycle. Gathered data is analyzed and evaluated by

the project managers and software developers. The practice of

metrics involves measures, metrics, and indicators. A Measure is

a way to appraise or determine by comparing to a standard or

unit of measurement, such as the extent, dimensions, and

capacity, as data points. The act or process of measuring is

referred to as Measurement. While a Metric is a quantitative

measure of the degree to which a component, system, or process

posses a given characteristic or an attribute; an Indicator

represents useful information about processes and process

improvement activities that result from applying metrics, thus,

describing areas of improvement.