3.2.5 Summarizing of the Differences
Table 3 presents the model MSDL with the separation of the
components for process levels, and Table 4 presents the items
considered in the scope as comparable or similar. Like this after
the comparison Table 5 is presented with the summary of
differences found in the models.
In a broader sense, it can be pointed out that the Waterfall
Model is less efficient than the Spiral Model, however the exposed
differences are of comparable or similar items. Other important
items such as documentation, risk analysis and project evaluation,
for instance, were not considered comparable.
3.2.6 Integration of the Models
One of the collateral results of the comparison using CDMod is
the identification of characteristics that could be combined to form
a new improved model. Figure 9 provides a broad view of the
main characteristics of the Waterfall and Spiral that could be used
for integrating the models.