What are the activities that are suggesting measurement principles?

Activities are

• Formulation
• Collection
• Analysis
• Interpretation
• Feedback

Principles for Formulation

• The objectives of measurement should be established before data collection begins.
• Each technical metric should be defined in an unambiguous manner.
• Metrics should be derived based on a theory that is valid for the domain of application.
• Metrics should be tailored to best accommodate specific products and processes.

Principles for Collection and Analysis

• Whenever possible, data collection and analysis should be automated.
• Valid statistical techniques should be applied to establish relationships between internal product attributes and external quality characteristics.
• Interpretative guidelines and recommendations should be established for each metric.