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"The ability of a system or component to perform its required functions under stated conditions for a specified |
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There are two commonly used software reliability metrics; the concept of failure is common to both definitions. |
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The two kinds are: the probability of failure-free operation and the failure intensity. |
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Probability failure-free operation is probabilistic in nature. |
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Failure intensity is an absolute criterion. |
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Software reliability metrics are: |
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Requirements reliability metrics. |
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Design and code reliability metrics. |
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Testing reliability metrics. |