Example: Measurement Specification: Data Collection and Analysis Procedure
The following information is very organization or project dependent and will not be defined in this SE Leading Indicator guidance. It is provided in this one indicator (Requirements Growth) as an example only. The organization or project measurement plans should include this information following the guidance of PSM.
Description
Main Description

Data Collection Procedure (for each Base Measure)

Complete this section for each base measure listed in each

measurement information specification

Frequency of

Data Collection

Collect at least monthly; more frequently during peak activity periods.     Do

not sample - collect all requirements data.

Responsible

Individual

Measurement Analyst, Requirements Manager, Configuration Management

Manager

Activity in which

Collected

From concept and system definition through system deployment

Potential Sources

of Data

Requirements Database, Change Board records, defect data

Typical Tools

Used in Data

Collection

Requirement Database, Configuration Management Database

Verification and

Validation

Check data against Configuration Management records.

Repository for

Collected Data

User defined.

Data Analysis Procedure (for each Indicator)

Frequency of

Data Reporting

Biweekly to monthly, depending on the level of activity

Responsible

Individual

Measurement Analyst

Activity in which

Analyzed

From concept and system definition through system deployment

Source of Data

for Analysis

Requirements Database, Change Board records, defect data

Tools Used in

Analysis

Spreadsheet, statistical analysis, measurement analysis

Review, Report,

or User

Chief SE, Product Manager.