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Transfer function modelling in software reliability

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This paper demonstrates the applicability of transfer function model in the field of software reliability. Here a stepwise procedure for fitting a transfer function model has been described and then the prediction of remaining faults in software has been done using the built in model. Some real life data have been used for illustration purpose.

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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics, ISM, Dhanbad, 826004, India

    S. Chatterjee, S. Nigam, J. B. Singh & L. N. Upadhyaya

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Chatterjee, S., Nigam, S., Singh, J.B. et al. Transfer function modelling in software reliability. Computing 92, 33–48 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00607-010-0128-6

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