Based on GQM  (Goal Question Metric)   approach, this paper presents a new process-oriented metrics for software architecture   adaptability. This method extends and improves the GQM method. It develops   process-oriented   processes for metrics modeling, introduces data and validation levels, adds structured description of metrics, and defines new indexes of metrics  .
['Hong Yang', 'Rong Chen', 'Yaqing Liu']
A Metrics Method for Software Architecture Adaptability