Date of Award

12-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

Patricia K. Lawlis, PhD

Abstract

This study investigated whether using CASE tools in the requirements analysis phase of software development reduced the software coding errors attributable to requirement analysis. A survey of the population gathered data as to the current practices and efforts in the use of CASE tools. The data was gathered in two groups: a control group and a sample group. The data was analyzed by group and in various combinations to obtain a greater understanding into population trends and tendencies. The results of the research indicate that the Air Force does not use CASE tools to any great extent. Also, error and cost data are not tracked in a meaningful way either. The conclusion drawn from this research shows that CASE tool use is still in its infancy and needs to begin rapid growth in order to speed up developments and reduce costs with the constantly shrinking budget. The major recommendations by the Author is to perform a more detailed study of the population to determine exactly where CASE tools are being used and where improvements need to be made.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GSS-ENG-91D-07

DTIC Accession Number

ADA246879

Comments

The author's Vita page is omitted.

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