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Systems, Models and Measures

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  1. Agnes Kaposi

    1. Kaposi Associates, London, UK

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  2. Margaret Myers

    1. London, UK

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Part of the book series: Formal Approaches to Computing and Information Technology (FACIT) (FACIT)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Part 1

    1. Front Matter

      Pages xvii-xvii
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    2. Introduction

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 1-10

    3. Systems and Models

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 11-46

    4. Measures

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 47-96

    5. Models of Specification and Design

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 97-140

    6. Measures of Specification and Design

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 141-171

    7. Constructing a Measurement Scheme

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 173-201

  3. Part 2

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 202-202
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    2. A Formal Specification Medium

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 203-224

    3. Models and Measures of Structure

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 225-248

    4. Models and Measures of Data

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 249-286

    5. An Experiment in Measuring Specifications

      • Agnes Kaposi, Margaret Myers
      Pages 287-311

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 312-335
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About this book

Systems, Models and Measures seeks to bridge the gap between the 'classical' and the newer technologies by constructing a systematic measurement framework for both. The authors use their experience as consultants in systems, software and quality engineering to take the subject from concept and theory, via strategy and procedure, to tools and applications. The book clarifies the key notions of system, model, measurement, product, process, specification and design. Practical examples demonstrate the 'architecture' of measurement schemes, extending them to object-oriented and subjective measurement. A detailed case study provides a measurement strategy for formal specifications, including Prolog, Z and VDM. The reader will be able to formulate problems in measurable terms, appraise and compare formal specifications, assess and enhance existing measurement practices, and devise measurement schemes for describing objective characteristics and expressing value judgements.
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  • Kaposi Associates, London, UK

    Agnes Kaposi

  • London, UK

    Margaret Myers

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