Classification of Mutation Operators Applied to Design Models
Joanna Strug · Key engineering materials · 2013
Mutation testing is a testing technique supporting assessment of tests quality or selection of adequate tests. The technique, to perform effectively, requires a set of so called mutation operators to be defined. However, these operators may have different impact on the process, costs and results of mutation testing. Thus, a choice of operators that are most likely to ensure accurate results at acceptable costs is essential to make mutation testing practical. The paper presents results of an experiment evaluating effectiveness of operators defined for design models. The results of the experiment would help to make a decision regarding the choice of the most useful operators.