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Difference in Differences - Does Strict Speed Limit Restrictions Reduce Road ...ThinkInnovation
Objective
To identify the impact of speed limit restrictions in different constituencies over the years with the help of DID technique to conclude whether having strict speed limit restrictions can help to reduce the increasing number of road accidents on weekends.
Context*
Generally, on weekends people tend to spend time with their family and friends and go for outings, parties, shopping, etc. which results in an increased number of vehicles and crowds on the roads.
Over the years a rapid increase in road casualties was observed on weekends by the Government.
In the year 2005, the Government wanted to identify the impact of road safety laws, especially the speed limit restrictions in different states with the help of government records for the past 10 years (1995-2004), the objective was to introduce/revive road safety laws accordingly for all the states to reduce the increasing number of road casualties on weekends
* The Speed limit restriction can be observed before 2000 year as well, but the strict speed limit restriction rule was implemented from 2000 year to understand the impact
Strategies
Observe the Difference in Differences between ‘year’ >= 2000 & ‘year’ <2000
Observe the outcome from multiple linear regression by considering all the independent variables & the interaction term
3. A GENERIC PROCESS MODEL
A process was defined as a collection of work activities, actions, and tasks
that are performed when some work product is to be created. Each of these
activities, actions, and tasks reside within a framework or model that defines
their relationship with the process and with one another.
The software process is represented schematically in Figure 2.1. Referring
to the figure, each framework activity is populated by a set of software
engineering actions.
Each software engineering action is defined by a task set that identifies the
work tasks that are to be completed, the work products that will be
produced, the quality assurance points that will be required, and the
milestones that will be used to indicate progress.
4.
5. A generic process framework for software engineering defines five framework
activities—communication, planning, modeling, construction, and
deployment. In addition, a set of umbrella activities—project tracking and
control, risk management, quality assurance, configuration management,
technical reviews, and others—are applied throughout the process.
You should note that one important aspect of the software process has not yet
been discussed. This aspect—called process flow—describes how the
framework activities and the actions and tasks that occur within each
framework activity are organized with respect to sequence and time and is
illustrated in Figure 2.2.
A linear process flow executes each of the five framework activities in
sequence, beginning with communication and culminating with deployment
(Figure 2.2a).
An iterative process flow repeats one or more of the activities before
proceeding to the next (Figure 2.2b).
An evolutionary process flow executes the activities in a “circular” manner.
(Figure 2.2c).
A parallel process flow (Figure 2.2d) executes one or more activities in parallel
with other activities.
6.
7. Identifying a Task Set
You should choose a task set that best accommodates the needs of the project and the
characteristics of your team. A task set defines the actual work to be done to
accomplish the objectives of a software engineering action.
A list of the task to be accomplished
A list of the work products to be produced
A list of the quality assurance filters to be applied
Process Pattern
A process pattern describes a process-related problem that is encountered during
software engineering work, identifies the environment in which the problem has been
encountered, and suggests one or more proven solutions to the problem.
Process pattern types-
Stage patterns — defines a problem associated with a framework activity for the
process.
Task patterns — defines a problem associated with a software engineering action or
work task and relevant to successful software engineering practice
Phase patterns — define the sequence of framework activities that occur with the
process, even when the overall flow of activities is iterative in nature.
8. PROCESS ASSESMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
A number of different approaches to software process assessment and improvement have
been proposed over the past few decades:
Standard CMMI Assessment Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) —
provides a five step process assessment model that incorporates five phases: initiating,
diagnosing, establishing, acting and learning.
CMM-Based Appraisal for Internal Process Improvement (CBA IPI)—provides a
diagnostic technique for assessing the relative maturity of a software organization; uses
the SEI CMM as the basis for the assessment.
SPICE—The SPICE (ISO/IEC15504) standard defines a set of requirements for software
process assessment. The intent of the standard is to assist organizations in developing an
objective evaluation of the efficacy of any defined software process.
ISO 9001:2000 for Software—a generic standard that applies to any organization that
wants to improve the overall quality of the products, systems, or services that it provides.
Therefore, the standard is directly applicable to software organizations and companies
9. PRESCRIPTIVE PROCESS MODELS
The Waterfall Model
Incremental Process Models
Evolutionary Process Models
Concurrent Models
10. The Waterfall Model
The waterfall model, sometimes called the classic life cycle, suggests a
systematic, sequential approach to software development that begins
with customer specification of requirements and progresses through
planning, modeling, construction, and deployment.
11. A variation in the representation of the waterfall model is called the V-model.
Represented in Figure 2.4.
As a software team moves down the left side of the V, basic problem
requirements are refined into progressively more detailed and technical
representations of the problem and its solution. Once code has been
generated, the team moves up the right side of the V, essentially performing a
series of tests (quality assurance actions) that validate each of the models
created as the team moved down the left side.
12. Advantages of waterfall model-
This model works for small projects because the requirements are
understood very well.
The waterfall model is simple and easy to understand, implement,
and use.
All the requirements are known at the beginning of the project,
hence it is easy to manage.
Disadvantages of the waterfall model
The problems with this model are uncovered, until the software
testing.
The amount of risk is high.
This model is not good for complex and object oriented projects.
13. Incremental Process Models
The incremental model combines elements of linear and parallel
process flows Referring to Figure 2.5, the incremental model applies
linear sequences in a staggered fashion as calendar time progresses.
Each linear sequence produces deliverable “increments” of the
software.
When an incremental model is used, the first increment is often a core
product. That is, basic requirements are addressed but many
supplementary features (some known, others unknown) remain
undelivered. The core product is used by the customer (or undergoes
detailed evaluation)
As a result of use and/or evaluation, a plan is developed for the next
increment. The plan addresses the modification of the core product to
better meet the needs of the customer and the delivery of additional
features and functionality. This process is repeated following the
delivery of each increment, until the complete product is produced.
14. The incremental process model focuses on the delivery of an operational
product with each increment. Early increments are stripped-down
versions of the final product, but they do provide capability that serves
the user and also provide a platform for evaluation by the user.
15. Advantages of incremental model
This model is flexible because the cost of development is low and
initial product delivery is faster.
It is easier to test and debug during the smaller iteration.
The working software generates quickly and early during the software
life cycle.
The customers can respond to its functionalities after every
increment.
Disadvantages of the incremental model
The cost of the final product may cross the cost estimated initially.
This model requires a very clear and complete planning.
The planning of design is required before the whole system is broken
into small increments.
The demands of customer for the additional functionalities after
every increment causes problem during the system architecture.
16. Evolutionary Process Models
Evolutionary models are iterative type models. They allow to develop more
complete versions of the software.
Following are the evolutionary process models.
1. The prototyping model
2. The spiral model
3. Concurrent development model
17. The Prototyping model
Prototype is defined as first or preliminary form using
which other forms are copied or derived.
Prototype model is a set of general objectives for
software.
It does not identify the requirements like detailed
input, output.
It is software working model of limited functionality.
In this model, working programs are quickly
produced.
18.
19. The different phases of Prototyping model are:
1. Communication
In this phase, developer and customer meet and discuss the overall objectives of
the software.
2. Quick design
Quick design is implemented when requirements are known. It includes only the
important aspects like input and output format of the software. It focuses on
those aspects which are visible to the user rather than the detailed plan. It helps to
construct a prototype.
3. Modeling quick design
This phase gives the clear idea about the development of software because the
software is now built. It allows the developer to better understand the exact
requirements.
4. Construction of prototype
The prototype is evaluated by the customer itself.
5. Deployment, delivery, feedback
If the user is not satisfied with current prototype then it refines according to the
requirements of the user.The process of refining the prototype is repeated until all
the requirements of users are met. When the users are satisfied with the
developed prototype then the system is developed on the basis of final prototype.
20. Advantages of Prototyping Model
Prototype model need not know the detailed input, output, processes,
adaptability of operating system and full machine interaction.
In the development process of this model users are actively involved.
The development process is the best platform to understand the system by
the user.
Errors are detected much earlier.
Gives quick user feedback for better solutions.
It identifies the missing functionality easily. It also identifies the confusing
or difficult functions.
Disadvantages of Prototyping Model:
The client involvement is more and it is not always considered by the
developer.
It is a slow process because it takes more time for development.
Many changes can disturb the rhythm of the development team.
It is a thrown away prototype when the users are confused with it.
21. The Spiral model
Spiral model is a risk driven process model.
It is used for generating the software projects.
In spiral model, an alternate solution is provided if the risk is
found in the risk analysis, then alternate solutions are suggested
and implemented.
It is a combination of prototype and sequential model or
waterfall model.
In one iteration all activities are done, for large project's the
output is small.
The framework activities of the spiral model are as shown
in the following figure.
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23. Advantages of Spiral Model
It reduces high amount of risk.
It is good for large and critical projects.
It gives strong approval and documentation control.
In spiral model, the software is produced early in the life cycle process.
Disadvantages of Spiral Model
It can be costly to develop a software model.
It is not used for small projects.
24. The concurrent development model
The concurrent development model is called as concurrent model.
The communication activity has completed in the first iteration and
exits in the awaiting changes state.
The modeling activity completed its initial communication and then
go to the underdevelopment state.
If the customer specifies the change in the requirement, then the
modeling activity moves from the under development state into the
awaiting change state.
The concurrent process model activities moving from one state to
another state.
25.
26. Advantages of the concurrent development model
This model is applicable to all types of software development
processes.
It is easy for understanding and use.
It gives immediate feedback from testing.
It provides an accurate picture of the current state of a project.
Disadvantages of the concurrent development model
It needs better communication between the team members. This may
not be achieved all the time.
It requires to remember the status of the different activities.
27. PERSONAL SOFTWARE PROCESS(PSP) AND TEAM
SOFTWARE PROCESS(TSP)
PERSONAL SOFTWARE PROCESS(PSP)
PSP process model defines five framework activities: planning, high-
level design, high-level design review, development, and postmortem.
It stresses the need to identify errors early and to understand the types
of errors.
Planning: it isolates requests. And a project schedule is created.
High-level design: Prototypes are built when uncertainty exists.
High-level design review: Formal verification methods are applied to
uncover errors in the design.
Development: Code is generated, reviewed, compiled, and tested.
Postmortem: using the measures and metrics collected, the
effectiveness of the process is determined.
28. Team Software Process (TSP):
The goal of TSP is to build a “self-directed” project team that
organizes itself to produce high-quality s/w.
Each project is “launched” using a “script” that defines the
tasks to be accomplished.
Teams are self-directed.
Measurement is encouraged.
Measures are analyzed with the intent of improving the team
process.