The set of factors, documented in the appraisal input, that influences the judgment and comparability of appraisal ratings.

These include, but are not limited to, the size of the organizational unit to be appraised; the demographics of the organizational unit; the application discipline of the products or services; the size, criticality, and complexity of the products or services; and the quality characteristics of the products or services.

1. This glossary is from Appendix C of Technical Report CMU/SEI-2002-TR-004.
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