Method and system for conducting statistical quality analysis of a complex system

摘要

A method and system for providing a software tool that aids on the current state of the art of systems engineering of large software systems. The process begins with the step of gathering data on observations of a large number of characteristics about a software system (including historical and planned system adjustments) for each uniquely identifiable software component. Also gathered are historical data regarding faults or problems with each software component. The fault data is statistically mapped to measured characteristics of the software to establish a risk index. The risk index can be used as a predictive tool establishing which characteristics of the software are predictive of the software's performance or, alternatively, the risk index may be used to rank order the components to determine which components need less testing in a effort to save resources.