An Experimental Approach to Evaluating Process Improvement

• Reinaldo C. Silva Filho UFRJ
• Ana Regina C. Rocha UFRJ
• Guilherme H. Guilherme UFRJ

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbqs.2005.16178

Abstract

This paper describes an experimentation based approach application regarding software process improvement. The obtained benefits had influenced the organization to demand new studies and improvements.

Keywords: Experimental Approach, Evaluation, Process Improvement

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