On the need for simulation for better characterization of software reliability
A. von Mayrhauser, Yashwant K. Malaiya, Pradip K. Srimani, J. Keables · 2002
Software reliability engineering must develop beyond statistical analysis of data and analytic models which frequently require unrealistic assumptions. We must develop a viable discipline of simulation to aid experimental and industrial application of software reliability engineering. This will require developing standard modeling components, connections, tools, and a body of knowledge to interpret the phenomena that are being modeled. This paper explains how and why simulation models of software reliability can help to characterize the testing and debugging process more accurately. Examples are given to illustrate possible application of software reliability simulation.