How to Estimate ROI for Inspections, PSP, TSP, SW-CMM, ISO 9000, and CMMI References

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  9. Carnegie Mellon University (2001). Standard CMMISM Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPISM), Version 1.1: Method definition document CMU/SEI-2001-HB-001. Pittsburgh, PA: Software Engineering Institute (SEI).

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