A state space model for software reliability

被引:9
作者
Chang, YC [1 ]
Leu, LY [1 ]
机构
[1] Natl Cent Univ, Grad Inst Stat, Chungli 32054, Taiwan
关键词
JM model; linear exponential loss function; Poisson distribution; exponential distribution;
D O I
10.1023/A:1003721232207
中图分类号
O21 [概率论与数理统计]; C8 [统计学];
学科分类号
020208 ; 070103 ; 0714 ;
摘要
In this paper, we propose a non-Gaussion state space model to apply in software reliability. This model assumes an exponential distribution for the failure time in every test-debugging stage, conditionally on the state parameter-the number of faults in the program. It is a generalized JM model which can be applied to the imperfect debugging situation as well as in evolving programs. By examining a set of data on evolving program failures, the effect of evolving program model is amply proved.
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页码:789 / 799
页数:11
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