AS NZS ISO IEC 14143.3-2004 PDF

Full title and description

AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14143.3:2004 — Information technology — Software measurement — Functional size measurement — Part 3: Verification of functional size measurement methods. This is the joint Australian/New Zealand adoption of ISO/IEC TR 14143-3:2003 and provides a framework and procedures for verifying claims made about Functional Size Measurement (FSM) methods.

Abstract

This document establishes a verification framework for statements made about an FSM Method and for tests requested by a verification sponsor. It addresses performance properties such as repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, convertibility, discrimination threshold and applicability to functional domains, and specifies the form and intent of a verification report so that prospective users can compare and select FSM methods objectively.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (AS/NZS edition withdrawn from sale; see withdrawn date below).
• Publication date: 2004 (AS/NZS adoption published in 2004 — catalogue dates show July/August 2004).
• Publisher: Standards Australia (joint adoption with Standards New Zealand).
• ICS / categories: 35.080 — Information technology, software measurement / functional size measurement.
• Edition / version: 1st edition (AS/NZS adoption of ISO/IEC TR 14143-3:2003).
• Number of pages: 23 pages (AS/NZS publication).

Scope

This part of the ISO/IEC 14143 series defines a verification framework for functional size measurement methods. It covers how to design and perform objective verification activities and which performance properties to evaluate (repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, convertibility, discrimination threshold and applicability to Functional Domains). It does not attempt to define or measure functional size itself but rather to verify claims and test requests about FSM Methods.

Key topics and requirements

• Framework and procedures for independent verification of FSM methods.
• Definitions and testing approaches for performance properties: repeatability, reproducibility and accuracy.
• Requirements for assessing convertibility between methods and discrimination threshold (minimum detectable difference).
• Guidance on applicability to Functional Domains and limitations of verification scope.
• Structure and content expectations for a verification report to enable objective selection by users.

Typical use and users

Used by organisations and practitioners involved in software measurement and metrics: FSM method developers and vendors, independent verification sponsors and laboratories, quality assurance teams, procurement officers specifying measurement practices, standards committees and researchers comparing or validating FSM methods. It is intended to support objective, repeatable evaluations so stakeholders can choose appropriate FSM methods.

Related standards

Part of the ISO/IEC 14143 series on Functional Size Measurement — see related parts such as ISO/IEC 14143-1 (definition of concepts), ISO/IEC 14143-2 (conformity evaluation), ISO/IEC 14143-4 (reference model), ISO/IEC 14143-5 (determination of functional domains) and ISO/IEC 14143-6 (guidance for use). The AS/NZS edition is an identical adoption of the ISO/IEC TR 14143-3:2003 technical report.

Keywords

functional size measurement; FSM; software measurement; verification; repeatability; reproducibility; accuracy; convertibility; discrimination threshold; AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14143.3:2004; ISO/IEC TR 14143-3:2003.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the AS/NZS adoption (designation AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14143.3:2004) of ISO/IEC TR 14143-3:2003, a technical report that defines a verification framework for Functional Size Measurement (FSM) methods.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers procedures and criteria for verifying claims about FSM methods, focusing on performance properties such as repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, convertibility, discrimination threshold and applicability to functional domains, and specifies the expected content of verification reports.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: FSM method developers and vendors, independent testing/verification bodies, software measurement practitioners, procurement and QA teams, standards committees and researchers comparing or validating FSM methods.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The AS/NZS adoption (AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14143.3:2004) has been withdrawn from sale (catalogue entries list a withdrawal); users should refer to the ISO/IEC 14143 series and any more recent parts or revisions for current guidance. Confirm current applicability with the national standards body or the ISO catalogue for the latest status.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 3 of the ISO/IEC 14143 series on Functional Size Measurement, which includes Parts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 (definitions, conformity evaluation, reference model, functional domains and user guidance). The AS/NZS edition is an identical national adoption of the ISO/IEC TR text.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Functional Size Measurement, FSM, verification, software measurement, repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, convertibility, discrimination threshold, AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14143.3:2004, ISO/IEC TR 14143-3:2003.