摘要
In this paper, we propose a non-Gaussion state space model to apply in software reliability. This model assumes an exponential distribution for the failure time in every test-debugging stage, conditionally on the state parameter-the number of faults in the program. It is a generalized JM model which can be applied to the imperfect debugging situation as well as in evolving programs. By examining a set of data on evolving program failures, the effect of evolving program model is amply proved.