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In this work, we present the main conclusions obtained from the definition and validation of a set of measures for UML statechart diagrams, in a methodological way. The main focus is the empirical validation of the measures as early understandability indicators.
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Cruz-Lemus, J.A., Genero, M., Piattini, M. (2008). Using Controlled Experiments for Validating UML Statechart Diagrams Measures. In: Cuadrado-Gallego, J.J., Braungarten, R., Dumke, R.R., Abran, A. (eds) Software Process and Product Measurement. Mensura IWSM 2007 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 4895. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-85553-8_11
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