Empirical Process Control

Empirical Process Control Guide

Empirical Process Control is a vital aspect of Scrum. Essentially, it refers to the method we use to manage and control processes that aren't defined and lend themselves to frequent unpredictable change. It's based on the empirical scientific method, functioning under the principles of transparency, inspection, and adaptation.

In Scrum, transparency is about presenting the facts as is. All information is disclosed to all members of the team. This way, every team member understands what's going on.

Inspection in Scrum is not about individual team members making inspection but the team regularly checking the project and their work to see how they're doing and what can be improved.

Adaptation is tweaking the process, creating changes to improve the product and make sure the team is working as efficiently as possible.

Exam Tips: Answering Questions on Empirical Process Control
1. Understand and remember the three pillars of Empirical Process Control: transparency, inspection, and adaptation.
2. Be clear about how these principles apply in a Scrum context. They are not about controlling individuals, but about the team and project adapting to the realities they uncover.
3. Use real-world examples in your explanations. Theoretical knowledge is important, but practical examples help to solidify the concept.
4. Keep up with the latest literature on the subject. Empirical Process Control is a rapidly evolving discipline, and what was true when you first learned about it might not be the case today.
5. Remember, Scrum is not about following a process, but about understanding and applying it in the right context. So instead of rote memorization, try to grasp the 'why' behind each concept.