[comp.software-eng] WANTED: Test or Reliability Estimation Tools

jeffc@corp.mot.com (Jeff Cartwright) (11/17/90)

Does anyone have information about test estimation tools (other than 
CHECKPOINT and COCOMO).  I am interested in tools that estimate system 
testing resources and give estimates about remaining defects.

Specifically, has anyone implemented the programs discussed in 
chapter 5 of Musa, Iannino, and Okumoto's book on "Software 
Reliability: Measurement, Prediction, Application." McGraw-Hill, 
1987.  I would appreciate information of how I can (legally) obtain
copies of such programs.


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locke@nike.paradyne.com (Richard Locke) (11/28/90)

In article <1990Nov16.164253.8530@corp.mot.com> jeffc@corp.mot.com (Jeff Cartwright) writes:

>Does anyone have information about test estimation tools (other than 
>CHECKPOINT and COCOMO).  I am interested in tools that estimate system 
>testing resources and give estimates about remaining defects.

There's a product called SPQR-20 from Capers Jones' company that
does give some test estimates.  It's primarily a schedule estimating
tool.  If your interested drop me a line and I'll dig up their
address & phone number.  It's not cheap.

-dick