The Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) is the official
Software Engineering Institute
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(SEI) method to provide benchmark-quality ratings relative to
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) models. SCAMPI appraisals are used to identify strengths and weaknesses of current processes, reveal development/acquisition risks, and determine capability and maturity level ratings. They are mostly used either as part of a process improvement program or for rating prospective suppliers. The method defines the appraisal process as consisting of preparation; on-site activities; preliminary observations, findings, and ratings; final reporting; and follow-on activities.
Class A, B, and C Appraisals
The suite of documents associated with a particular version of the CMMI includes a requirements specification called the ''Appraisal Requirements for CMMI'' (ARC), which specifies three levels of formality for appraisals: Class A, B, and C. Formal (Class A) SCAMPIs are conducted by SEI-authorized Lead Appraisers who use the SCAMPI A ''Method Definition Document'' (MDD)
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, date = March 2011
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to conduct the appraisals.
Class A, the most formal, is required to achieve a rating (Level 1 (''lowest'') to Level 5 (''highest'')), using the Staged Representation, for public record or for response to
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requirements.
See also
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Anti-pattern
An anti-pattern in software engineering, project management, and business processes is a common response to a recurring problem that is usually ineffective and risks being highly counterproductive. The term, coined in 1995 by computer programmer An ...
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Capability Maturity Model
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Capability Maturity Model Integration (newer)
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People Capability Maturity Model
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ISO/IEC 29110: Software Life Cycle Profiles and Guidelines for Very Small Entities (VSEs)
References
Maturity models