Question Short1
Compare and contrast the ideas of semantic complexity and structural complexity of a computer program. Consider both the conceptual differences in measuring these and the operational differences.
Question Short 2
Consider a user interface designer who is designing the front end of a database system. (This is a business application, not a game or a work of art.) What is your operational definition of creativity for this person's work? What surplus meaning does this definition miss?
Question Short 3
What is Campbell's Law? What is Measurement By Objectives? Why would someone cite Campbell's Law as a criticism of Management By Objectives?
Question Short 4
Why is it appropriate to use some surrogate measures as part of a Goal/Question/Metrics measurement program? Give and defend at least two reasons.
Question Short 5
Why do people call a model like the CHAT model an interpretive framework? (Briefly describe the CHAT model as part of your answer.)
Question Short 6
Describe three factors people will use to assess the credibility of a qualitative measurement?
Question Short 7
Imagine a project dashboard that describes the status of a software development project. Suppose that it represents each dimension or aspect of status as a picture, a green smiley-face, a yellow neutral-face, or a red grumpy-face. Are these qualitative or quantitative measures of status? Why?