Defect-Based Test Metrics

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Test activities are intended to uncover defects in the test object. Error-based test metrics analyze different parameters related to defects in detail, collect suitable values for this purpose, and enable predictions for defect reduction. From this, statements can be derived about the necessary project organization.

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Witte, F. (2024). Defect-Based Test Metrics. In: Metrics for Test Reporting. Springer, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-44006-0_23

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