Title :
A generic technique for developing a software sizing and effort estimation model
Author :
Kulkarni, Anirudh ; Greenspan, Jeffrey B. ; Kriegman, David A. ; Logan, J.J. ; Roth, Tina D.
Abstract :
The mini-model method for modeling software sizing for a given software development methodology is presented. The model is based on the input and output products of the life-cycle activities and can be used to predict the level of effort required to complete those activities. Issues discussed include productivity metrics and the parametric modification of mini-models. The model is applied to the US Army Worldwide Military Command and Control System Information System software development project.<>
Keywords :
DP management; software engineering; US Army Worldwide Military Command and Control System Information System; effort estimation model; life-cycle activities; mini-model method; parametric modification; productivity metrics; software development; software sizing; Application software; Computer languages; Costs; Life estimation; Measurement units; Phase estimation; Phase measurement; Predictive models; Programming; Software measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Software and Applications Conference, 1988. COMPSAC 88. Proceedings., Twelfth International
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0873-0
DOI :
10.1109/CMPSAC.1988.17166
