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MODS Metadata of Cost estimation methods for software engineering

roleTerm ( text )
advisor 
namePart
Pretorius, L., Prof. 
roleTerm ( text )
author 
namePart
Ladeira, Andre 
dateAccessioned
2012-03-05T07:22:51Z 
dateAvailable
2012-03-05T07:22:51Z 
dateIssued
2012-03-05 
dateSubmitted
2002 
identifier ( uri )
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4500 
note
M.Eng. (Engineering Management). 
abstract
This dissertation summarizes several classes of software cost estimation models and techniques. Experience to date indicates that expertise-based techniques are less mature than the other classes of techniques (algorithmic models), but that all classes of techniques are challenged by the rapid pace of change in software technology. The primary conclusion is that no single technique is best for all situations, and that a careful comparison of the results of several approaches is most likely to produce realistic estimates. As more pressure on accurate cost estimation increase, research attention is now directed at gaining a better understanding of the software-engineering process as wall as constructing and evaluating software cost estimation tools. This dissertation evaluated four of the most popular algorithmic models used to estimate software cost (SLIM, COCOMO II, Function points and SLOC) This dissertation also provides an overview of the baseline cost estimation model tailored to these new forms of software engineering. The major new modeling capabilities are an adaptable family of software sizing models, involving Function Points and Source Lines of Code. These models are serving as a framework for an extensive current data collection and analysis effort to further refine and calibrate the model's estimation capabilities. 
languageTerm ( rfc3066 )
en 
topic
Software engineering 
topic
Computer software 
topic
Cost estimates 
title
Cost estimation methods for software engineering 
genre
Mini-Dissertation 

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