Measurement and Analysis: A Support Process Area at Maturity Level 2

Purpose

The purpose of Measurement and Analysis (MA) is to develop and sustain a measurement capability used to support management information needs.

Hint

Use this process area whenever you need to measure project progress, product size or quality, or process performance in support of making decisions and taking corrective action.

Introductory Notes

The Measurement and Analysis process area involves the following activities:

• Specifying objectives of measurement and analysis so that they are aligned with identified information needs and project, organizational, or business objectives

Tip

This process area uses the term objective both as a noun meaning “a goal to be attained” ...

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