RECONNAISSANCE OF THE INTERDEPENDENCE AMONG REQUIREMENT CLARITY, SPRINT EFFICIENCY, AND SOFTWARE QUALITY: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK APPROACH
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https://doi.org/10.15282/ijsecs.12.1.2026.1.0147Keywords:
Requirement Clarity , Agile Software Development, Sprint Efficiency, Software Quality Assurance (SQA)Abstract
This study has developed a theoretical model capable of evaluating the relationships among requirement clarity, sprint efficiency, and software quality in Agile software development. Although Agile adopts a highly flexible and continuous delivery approach, requirement ambiguity remains one of the major issues that negatively impacts both sprint performance and product quality. Grounded in information processing theory, cognitive load theory, and systems theory, this research reveals how unclear or insufficient requirements lead to increased defect rates, reduced sprint velocity, and diminished planning efficiency. Furthermore, the model establishes a set of metrics to support outcome measurement, including the Requirement Volatility Index (RVI), Sprint Velocity (SV), Defect Density (DD), and Quality Index (QI). From a practical perspective, this study affirms that requirement validation processes, stakeholder alignment, and continuous feedback are essential to Agile success. Overall, this research develops a theoretically and empirically grounded model that assists Agile practitioners, project managers, and quality engineers in anticipating and managing requirements-based risks, while also serving as a tool for real-time quality assurance during sprints.
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