Software error detection models
Subtitle: validation tests and program complexity measures
By: by N.F. Schneidewind, G.T. Howard and M. Kirchgaessner
Contributors: Howard, Gilbert Thoreau, 1941-; Kirchgaessner, Michael; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1976
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Subjects: Reliability; Computer programming; Computer programs
Description: This report describes a continuing research effort in software reliability which was first reported in 'System Test Methodology,' Naval Postgraduate School, Vol I NPS55SS75072A, Vol. II NPS 55SS75072B (1975). The work just completed involved: improvement of the software error simulation model; validation of the software error simulation model; and analysis of program complexity with simulation and analytical models, using 44 Naval Tactical Data System procedures. The results which were achieved are the following: (1) all validation tests were passed; however simulation results were generally higher than analytical results and (2) the general direction of the relationship between complexity measures and error detection was as expected; however, considerable variability was exhibited when single independent variables were used. It appeared that a multivariable model involving error detection and several program complexity measures would be more appropriate. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Air Development Center"--Cover.

"November 1976"--Cover.

"NPS-52SS76111"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1976.