The research reported in this thesis is an extension and application of the results first introduced
by the Procedural Approach to the Evaluation of Software Development Methodologies. The
evaluation procedure offers a unique perspective based on the philosophy that a software
development methodology should espouse a set of objectives that are achieved by employing certain
U principles throughout the software development process, such that the products generated possess
certain attributes deemed desirable. Further, definite linkages exist between objectives and
principles, and principles and attributes.
The work described herein adopts the perspective offered by the evaluation procedure and applies
a critical analysis to the process·product relationships in DoD-STD-2l67 and DoD-STD-2l68. In
support of the analysis, Augmented Data Flow Diagrams are introduced as an effective tool for
concisely capturing the information in both standards. The results of the analysis offer a deeper
insight into the requirements for defense system software development, such that one is able to
better understand the development process, and more intelligently assess the quality of the software
and documentation produced.
Keywords: Data Flow Diagrams, DoD-STD-2167, DoD-STD-2168, Methodology Evaluation,
Software Development Methodology, Software Development Process, Software Quality
Evaluation.
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