An initial model of requirements traceability
Subtitle: an empirical study
By: Balasubramaniam Ramesh, Ann G. Abbott, Mona R. Busch, Michael Edwards
Contributors: Abbott, Ann Grayson; Busch, Mona Rose; Edwards, Michael V.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Administrative Sciences
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 61
Subjects: SYSTEMS ENGINEERING; REAL TIME
Other titles: NPS-AS-92-025.
Description: A primary concern in the development of large-scale, real-time, complex, computer-intensive      systems is ensuring that the system meets the specified requirements. Further, the requirements      themselves evolve and undergo many changes during the development process. In such a      context, it is essential to maintain traceability of requirements to various outputs to ensure that      the System meets the current set of requirements. An empirical study, utilizing focus group and      protocol analysis techniques, was conducted with students from the Naval Postgraduate      School in a simulated systems development environment. Based on the analysis of data, this      study highlights several major issues that need to be considered in the development of a model      of traceability. An initial model of traceability as well as recommendations for future research      to refine and validate the model are presented.
Notes: Cover title.

"NPS-AS-92-025."

"September 1992."

AD A256 720.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 56-58).

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