Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

1.5 Prepare for Collection of Objective Evidence
Purpose
Plan and document specific data collection strategies, including
• sources of data
• tools and techniques to be used
• contingencies to manage risk of insufficient data
Entry Criteria • Sponsor commitment to proceed with the appraisal has been documented.
• Appraisal objectives and constraints have been documented.
• Initial data have been received and analysis has been completed.
Inputs • Appraisal plan
• PIIs for the organizational unit
• Initial objective evidence review
• Data collection status
Activities 1.5.1 Perform Readiness Review
1.5.2 Prepare Data Collection Plan
1.5.3 Replan Data Collection
Outputs • Confirmation that objective evidence collected is sufficient to proceed
• Initial data collection plan
• Updates to the plan as required
Outcome
Exit Criteria
Finalized data collection plan. Team members are aware of data needs and the
status of initial data available to them.
All preparations for data collection by the team have been made and the data
collection plan has been documented.
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