The first step in the evaluation process is to define the scope by establishing the purpose, evaluation criteria, target entities, and other relevant factors.
Task 1.1: Establish the purpose
The goal of this task is to define the purpose of the quality evaluation (evaluate suitability to a specific context of use, evaluate qualitfication to a quality standard, check requirements satisfaction, evaluate for suitability to the market, etc.).
Task 1.2: Identify target entities
The goal of this task is to identify all target entities needed for the evaluation.
Task 1.3:Define quality evaluation criteria
The quality evaluation criteria shall be defined or identified. Quality evaluation criteria are a set of specific quality requirements used to evaluate the quality of the target entities, and can include factors such as functional suitability, reliability, performance efficiency, compatibility, interaction capability, maintainability, flexibility, security, safety, or their subcharacteristics.
Task 1.4: Define requirements for the rigor of evaluation
The rigor (thoroughness, precision, and strictness) of the evaluation shall be defined in order to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of the results.