Metric Variance Notification Form

Instructions for Metric Variance Notification Form

The developer uses this form to document the metric variances (and reasons for variances) in individual projects. Please type text or check boxes only in the shaded areas. These shaded areas can be accessed by pressing the TAB key, or placing the cursor on the appropriate area and pressing the left mouse button. The shaded areas marked for text will expand or contract to fit the amount of text that is typed. There is no limit (other than size of form) to the number of words that can be typed in the shaded text areas.

[1] Project Name: Project name.

[2] Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI): Computer Software Configuration Item name.

[3] Metrics Impacted: List each database form and set of metrics that will be impacted by the change in process, method, or tool.

[4] Reason for Variance: Reference the reason for the change (e.g., Request for Deviation/Waiver (with number) Improvement Study, etc.

[5] Report Variances: Describe any reports that need to be generated at a different frequency or special reports that must be generated.