Worst Case Reliability Prediction Based on a Prior Estimate of Residual Defects

In this paper we extend an earlier worst case bound reliability theory to derive a worst case reliability function R(t), which gives the worst case probability of surviving a further time t given an estimate of residual defects in the software N and a prior test time T. The earlier theory and its extension are presented and the paper also considers the case where there is a low probability of any defect existing in the program. For the "fractional defect" case, there can be a high probability of surviving any subsequent time t. The implications of the theory are discussed and compared with alternative reliability models.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2002
• Where: ISSRE
• Authors: Peter G. Bishop, Robin E. Bloomfield
• Keywords: ISSRE 2002, Software Engineering, Time T, Worst Case, Worst Case Reliability