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From: locke@nike.paradyne.com (Richard Locke)
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Subject: Re: WANTED: Test or Reliability Estimation Tools
Keywords: reliability test estimation
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Date: 27 Nov 90 21:38:34 GMT
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In article <1990Nov16.164253.8530@corp.mot.com> jeffc@corp.mot.com (Jeff Cartwright) writes:

>Does anyone have information about test estimation tools (other than 
>CHECKPOINT and COCOMO).  I am interested in tools that estimate system 
>testing resources and give estimates about remaining defects.

There's a product called SPQR-20 from Capers Jones' company that
does give some test estimates.  It's primarily a schedule estimating
tool.  If your interested drop me a line and I'll dig up their
address & phone number.  It's not cheap.

-dick