Increasing inspection efficiency through group support systems

Thomas Lee Rodgers; Douglas L. Dean; Jay F. Nunamaker

Increasing inspection efficiency through group support systems

Thomas Lee Rodgers, Douglas L. Dean, Jay F. Nunamaker

Management Information Systems

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Abstract

Previous research has found that that software inspection teams that use group support systems (GSS) are more effective and efficient in finding defects than inspection teams using the traditional paper logging method. In an earlier study, GSS-supported teams found forty percent more major defects and forty percent more defects per inspection hour. This paper extends previous research by examining the underlying factors that led to these improvements. This study found two major contributing factors: 1) greater attention focused on finding defects for both inspectors and moderators, and 2) greater adherence to target preparation rates over time. Both factors significantly improve inspections efficiency and effectiveness.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	CLPAS02
Pages (from-to)	235-244
Number of pages	10
Journal	Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
Volume	37
State	Published - 2004
Event	Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences - Big Island, HI., United States Duration: Jan 5 2004 → Jan 8 2004

Keywords

Collaborative attention
Collaborative preparation
Group support systems
Software inspections

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Computer Science

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