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''<blockquote>(1) A variable to which a value is assigned as the result of measurement. [The plural form “measures” is used to refer collectively to base measures, derived measures, and indicators.] (PSM May 7, 2010; ISO/IEC/IEEE 2007)  </blockquote>''
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<blockquote>(1) ''A variable to which a value is assigned as the result of measurement. [The plural form “measures” is used to refer collectively to base measures, derived measures, and indicators.] ''(PSM May 7, 2010; ISO/IEC/IEEE 2007)  </blockquote>
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''<blockquote>(2) To ascertain a quantitative or qualitative value for an entity based on a standard of comparison; (PSM May 7, 2010)</blockquote>''
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<blockquote>(2)'' To ascertain a quantitative or qualitative value for an entity based on a standard of comparison; ''(PSM May 7, 2010)</blockquote>
  
''<blockquote>(3) To make a measurement. (ISO/IEC 14598-1:1999).</blockquote>''
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<blockquote>(3)'' To make a measurement. '' (ISO/IEC 14598-1:1999).</blockquote>
  
 
====Source====
 
====Source====
 
(1) PSM. May 7, 2010. ''Practical Software and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management''. version 4.0 ed. Bethesda, MD, USA: Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM).  
 
(1) PSM. May 7, 2010. ''Practical Software and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management''. version 4.0 ed. Bethesda, MD, USA: Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM).  
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ISO/IEC/IEEE. 2007. ''Measurement Process''. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standards (ISO)/International Electronical Commission (IEC)/Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ISO/IEC/IEEE 15939.  
 
ISO/IEC/IEEE. 2007. ''Measurement Process''. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standards (ISO)/International Electronical Commission (IEC)/Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ISO/IEC/IEEE 15939.  
  
 
(2) PSM. May 7, 2010. ''Practical Software and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management.'' version 4.0 ed. Bethesda, MD, USA: Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM).  
 
(2) PSM. May 7, 2010. ''Practical Software and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management.'' version 4.0 ed. Bethesda, MD, USA: Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM).  
 
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===Discussion===
 
===Discussion===
Discussion as to why this is the "consensus" definition for the SEBoK.
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There is currently no discussion for this term.  This will be completed for SEBoK version 1.0.
  
 
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[[Category:Glossary of Terms]]

Revision as of 16:27, 17 September 2011

n.

(1) A variable to which a value is assigned as the result of measurement. [The plural form “measures” is used to refer collectively to base measures, derived measures, and indicators.] (PSM May 7, 2010; ISO/IEC/IEEE 2007)

v.

(2) To ascertain a quantitative or qualitative value for an entity based on a standard of comparison; (PSM May 7, 2010)

(3) To make a measurement. (ISO/IEC 14598-1:1999).

Source

(1) PSM. May 7, 2010. Practical Software and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management. version 4.0 ed. Bethesda, MD, USA: Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM).

ISO/IEC/IEEE. 2007. Measurement Process. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standards (ISO)/International Electronical Commission (IEC)/Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), ISO/IEC/IEEE 15939.

(2) PSM. May 7, 2010. Practical Software and Systems Measurement: A Foundation for Objective Project Management. version 4.0 ed. Bethesda, MD, USA: Practical Software and Systems Measurement (PSM).

Discussion

There is currently no discussion for this term. This will be completed for SEBoK version 1.0.