Dennis Goldenson
Software Engineering Institute
Publications by Dennis Goldenson
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The Business Case for Systems Engineering: Comparison of Defense Domain and Non-defense Projects
June 10, 2014 • Special Report
Joseph P. ElmDennis Goldenson
This report analyzes differences in systems-engineering activities for defense and non-defense projects and finds differences in both deployment and effectiveness.
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Results of SEI Line-Funded Exploratory New Starts Projects: FY 2012
July 01, 2013 • Technical Report
Bjorn AnderssonLori FlynnDavid P. Gluch
This report describes line-funded exploratory new starts (LENS) projects that were conducted during fiscal year 2012 (October 2011 through September 2012).
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Quantifying Uncertainty in Expert Judgment: Initial Results
March 01, 2013 • Technical Report
Dennis GoldensonRobert W. Stoddard
The work described in this report, part of a larger SEI research effort on Quantifying Uncertainty in Early Lifecycle Cost Estimation (QUELCE), aims to develop and validate methods for calibrating expert judgment.
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The Business Case for Systems Engineering Study: Results of the Systems Engineering Effectiveness Survey
November 01, 2012 • Special Report
Joseph P. ElmDennis Goldenson
This report summarizes the results of a survey that had the goal of quantifying the connection between the application of systems engineering (SE) best practices to projects and programs and the performance of those projects and programs.
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The Business Case for Systems Engineering Study: Detailed Response Data
November 01, 2012 • Special Report
Joseph P. ElmDennis Goldenson
This report contains response data from The Business Case for Systems Engineering Study: Results of the Systems Engineering Effectiveness Survey (CMU/SEI-2012-SR-009). Analysis revealed strong relationships between project performance and best practices.
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Quantifying Uncertainty in Early Lifecycle Cost Estimation (QUELCE)
December 01, 2011 • Technical Report
Robert FergusonDennis GoldensonJames McCurley
The method of quantifying uncertainty described in this report synthesizes scenario building, Bayesian Belief Network (BBN) modeling and Monte Carlo simulation into an estimation method that quantifies uncertainties, allows subjective inputs, visually depicts influential relationships among program change drivers and outputs, and assists with the explicit description and documentation underlying an estimate.
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An Investigation of Techniques for Detecting Data Anomalies in Earned Value Management Data
December 01, 2011 • Technical Report
Mark KasunicJames McCurleyDennis Goldenson
This research demonstrated the effectiveness of various statistical techniques for discovering quantitative data anomalies.
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Performance Effects of Measurement and Analysis: Perspectives from CMMI High Maturity Organizations and Appraisers
June 01, 2010 • Technical Report
James McCurleyDennis Goldenson
This report describes results from two recent surveys conducted by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) to collect information about the measurement and analysis activities of software systems development organizations.
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Approaches to Process Performance Modeling: A Summary from the SEI Series of Workshops on CMMI High Maturity Measurement and Analysis
January 01, 2010 • Technical Report
Robert W. StoddardDennis Goldenson
This report summarizes the results from the second and third high maturity measurement and analysis workshops.
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An Innovative Requirements Solution: Combining Six Sigma KJ Language Data Analysis With Automated Content Analysis
March 23, 2009 • Presentation
Dennis GoldensonIra MonarchRobert W. Stoddard
This March 2009 presentation, An Innovative Requirements Solution, was presented by Ira Monarch, Dennis Goldenson, and Robert W. Stoddard at SEPG North America 2009.
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Use and Organizational Effects of Measurement and Analysis in High Maturity Organizations: Results from the 2008 SEI State of Measurement and Analysis Practice Surveys
February 01, 2009 • Technical Report
Dennis GoldensonJames McCurleyRobert W. Stoddard
This report contains results from a survey of high maturity organizations conducted by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) in 2008. The questions center on the use of process performance modeling in those organizations and the value added by that use.
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A Survey of Systems Engineering Effectiveness - Initial Results
December 01, 2008 • Special Report
Joseph P. ElmDennis GoldensonKhaled El Emam
This survey quantifies the relationship between the application of Systems Engineering (SE) best practices to projects and programs, and the performance of those projects and programs.
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CMMI High Maturity Measurement and Analysis Workshop Report: March 2008
November 01, 2008 • Technical Note
Robert W. StoddardDennis GoldensonDavid Zubrow
This report outlines a 2008 workshop, in which leaders discussed high maturity practices and how to sustain momentum for improvement.
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Requirements and Their Impact Downstream: Improving Causal Analysis Processes Through Measurement and Analysis of Textual Information
September 01, 2008 • Technical Report
Ira MonarchDennis GoldensonLawrence T. Osiecki
Requirements documents, test procedures, and problem and change reports from a U. S. Army Software Engineering Center (SEC) were analyzed to identify, clarify, and begin categorizing recurring patterns of issues raised throughout the product life cycle.
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High Maturity Measurement Workshop
March 20, 2008 • Presentation
Dennis GoldensonRobert W. Stoddard
Presented by Dennis Goldenson and Bob Stoddard in March 2008.
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Tailoring and Combining the CMMI-ACQ and Quality Models to Improve the Military’s Requirements Process
March 17, 2008 • Presentation
Ira MonarchDennis GoldensonPeter Capell
This presentation was delivered by Ira Monarch, Dennis Goldenson, Peter Capell, and Jim Wessel at SEPG 2008, held in Tampa, Florida from March 17-20.
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Understanding CMMI Measurement Capabilities & Impact on Performance: Results from the 2007 SEI State of the Measurement Practice Survey
November 14, 2007 • Presentation
Dennis Goldenson
CMMI Technology Conference, November 14, 2007
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A Survey of Systems Engineering Effectiveness: Initial Results
November 01, 2007 • Special Report
Joseph P. ElmDennis GoldensonKhaled El Emam
This survey quantifies the relationship between the application of systems engineering best practices to projects and the performance of those projects.
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Performance Results of CMMI-Based Process Improvement
August 01, 2006 • Technical Report
Diane GibsonDennis GoldensonKeith Kost
This technical report summarizes much of the publicly available empirical evidence about the performance results that can occur as a consequence of CMMI-based process improvement.
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Calculating CMMI-based ROI: Why When, What, and How?
March 26, 2006 • Presentation
Mark R. Cavanaugh (IBM)Diane GibsonDennis Goldenson
This presentation explains why and how organizations should calculate their return on investment in CMMI-based process improvement activities.
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The Effects of CMMI on Program Performance
November 14, 2005 • Presentation
Joseph P. ElmDennis Goldenson
This presentation on the effects of CMMI on program performance was delivered by Joseph P. Elm and Dennis R. Goldenson of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at the 5th CMMI Technology Conference and User Group, held in Denver, Colorado in 2005.
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Measurement and Analysis: What Can and Does Go Wrong?
September 14, 2004 • Presentation
Maureen Brown (University of North Carolina)Dennis Goldenson
Presented: September 2004
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Measurement and Analysis: What Can and Does Go Wrong?
September 01, 2004 • White Paper
Maureen Brown (University of North Carolina)Dennis Goldenson
Analyses of more than 1350 findings drawn from 663 Software CMM appraisals suggest several areas where both managers and engineers would benefit from better guidance about the proper use of measurement and analysis.
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Why Make the Switch? Evidence About the Benefits of CMMI
March 01, 2004 • Presentation
Robert FergusonDiane GibsonDennis Goldenson
This presentation provides an overview of the benefits of CMMI adoption.
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CMMI Interpretive Guidance Project: Preliminary Report
October 01, 2003 • Special Report
Mary Beth ChrissisGian WemyssDennis Goldenson
The SEI collected data to learn more about how CMMI is being accepted by various organizations. This report describes those activities and includes summaries of the data collected.
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Demonstrating the Impact and Benefits of CMMI: An Update and Preliminary Results
October 01, 2003 • Special Report
Dennis GoldensonDiane Gibson
This 2003 report demonstrates credible quantitative evidence that CMMI-based process improvement can result in better project performance and higher quality products.
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Measurement and Analysis in Capability Maturity Model Integration Models and Software Process Improvement
July 01, 2003 • White Paper
Dennis GoldensonJoe Jarzombek (OSD-NII)Terry Rout (Griffith University)
This article reviews the content and rationale behind the new process area and describes how the ideas introduced there are further elaborated and evolved throughout capability maturity model integration models.
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CMM-Based Process Improvement and Schedule Deviation in Software Maintenance
July 01, 2003 • Technical Note
Ho-Won JungDennis Goldenson
This study evaluates the predictive validity of the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for Software (SW-CMM) as applied to software maintenance.
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The Internal Consistency of Key Process Areas in the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for Software (SW-CMM)
December 01, 2002 • Technical Report
Ho-Won JungDennis Goldenson
This report examines the dimensions underlying the maturity construct in the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) for Software (SW-CMM) and then estimates the internal consistency (reliability) of each dimension.
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Improving the Acquisition of Software Intensive Systems
August 01, 2000 • Technical Report
Dennis GoldensonMatt Fisher
The SEI surveyed senior acquisition managers about the performance of their organizations, especially on skills and competencies, and issues surrounding the training needed to develop them. The results of the survey are presented in this report.
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The 1999 Survey of High Maturity Organizations
February 01, 2000 • Special Report
Mark C. PaulkDennis GoldensonDavid M. White
This report summarizes the observations from the 1999 survey of high maturity organizations.
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After the Appraisal: A Systematic Survey of Process Improvement, its Benefits, and Factors that Influence Success
August 01, 1995 • Technical Report
Dennis GoldensonJames D. Herbsleb
This survey examines appraisals and process improvement efforts from a broad cross-section of software organizations.
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Maturity Questionnaire
June 01, 1994 • Special Report
David ZubrowWill HayesJane Siegel
This 1994 report contains the software process maturity questionnaire and is intended for those who are performing and learning about software process appraisals.
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Software Engineering Process Groups: Results of the 1992 SEPG Workshop Event Evaluation and a First Report on SEPG Status
August 01, 1992 • Special Report
Mark D. MillerDennis Goldenson
This 1992 report contains a summary of the results from a questionnaire administered to participants in the SEPG Workshop April 1992.
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