software measure

From IEEE Software Engineering Standards Collection:

IEEE Std 1045. This standard defines a framework for measuring and reporting productivity of the software process. It focuses on definitions of how to measure software process productivity and what to report when giving productivity results. It is meant for those who want to measure the productivity of the software process for creating code and documentation products.

From IEEE Software Engineering Standards Collection:

IEEE Std 982.2 is a companion to IEEE Std 982.1 and provides guidance in the use of the measures in IEEE Std 982.1. It provides information needed by industry to make the best use of IEEE Std 982.1.

From IEEE Software Engineering Standards Collection:

IEEE Std 982.1. This standard provides definitions of selected measures. The measures are intended for use throughout the software development life cycle in order to produce reliable software. The standard does not specify or require the use of any of the measures. Its intent is to describe the individual measures and their use.