Identify the mechanisms for capturing the desired data elements from the specified sources. For automated data
collection and reporting, this involves using a measurement and reporting tool to:
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Point to a data source containing the attributes for the measure
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Read the attributes from in the source and place into the data warehouse
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Establish calculations as necessary for the derived measure
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Identify the reporting displays for the derived measure
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Identify the frequency of the collection and reporting
Some measurement collection and reporting tools are preloaded to collect many of the software development related
measures. They will also allow users to configure measure collection and reporting for those not already defined in the
tool. Using automated routines typically results in less cost associated with the establishment of a measure program
and much more consistency than establishing manual efforts.
For manual data collection and reporting, the steps are:
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Locate the data sources
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Verify access for all data sources
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Identify the structure within the data source and the attributes to read
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Identify the file structure for storing the recorded data
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Establish calculations as necessary for the derived measurements
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Create displays for the recorded data
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Identify the frequency for recording the data
Manual data collection and reporting is very labor intensive. Before spending time doing manual collection and
reporting, the amount of effort needed must be well understood along with the potential inconsistencies and
inaccuracies from human intervention.
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