Static Testing Vs Dynamic Testing

Static Testing	Dynamic Testing
Testing done without executing the program	Testing done by executing the program
This testing does verification process	Dynamic testing does validation process
Static testing is about prevention of defects	Dynamic testing is about finding and fixing the defects
Static testing gives assessment of code and documentation	Dynamic testing gives bugs/bottlenecks in the software system.
Static testing involves checklist and process to be followed	Dynamic testing involves test cases for execution
This testing can be performed before compilation	Dynamic testing is performed after compilation
Static testing covers the structural and statement coverage testing	Dynamic testing covers the executable file of the code
Cost of finding defects and fixing is less	Cost of finding and fixing defects is high
Return on investment will be high as this process involved at early stage	Return on investment will be low as this process involves after the development phase
More reviews  comments are highly recommended for good quality	More defects are highly recommended for good quality.
Requires loads of meetings	Comparatively requires lesser meetings