Section 1:Introduction to Software Cost Estimation
Software cost estimation is a complex activity that requires knowledge of a number of key attributes about the project for which the estimate is being constructed. Cost estimating is sometimes termed “parametric estimating” because accuracy demands understanding the relationships among scores of discrete parameters that can affect the outcomes of software projects, both individually and in concert. Creating accurate software cost estimates requires knowledge of the following parameters:
The sizes of major deliverables, such as specifications, source code, and manuals
The rate at which requirements ...
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