What are the main steps of metric and measurement?

Here are the main steps.

• Derive the software measures and metrics that are appropriate for the representation of software.
• Data required to derive the formulated metrics are collected.
• Once computed, appropriate metrics are analyzed on pre-established guidelines and past data.
• The results of the analysis are interpreted to gain insight into the quality of the software, and the results of the interpretation lead to modification of work products arising out of analysis, design, code, or test.