A Review of Software Sizing for Cost Estimation.

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Abstract:

A variety of Software Sizing approaches have been conjectured in the literature. While many of these approaches have been used for Software Cost Estimation, none were specifically designed for Software Costing. This paper reviews current methods of Software Sizing to determine their suitability for Software Cost Estimation. The approach differs from previous approaches in that it is based on a framework of evaluation criteria including Measurement Theoretic as well as practical considerations.

Author(s):
Kingston, Gina ; Burke, Martin
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0101

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DSTO-TR-0360, DODA-AR-009-738
Monitor Series:
AR-009-738, XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, *COST ESTIMATES, SIZES(DIMENSIONS), SYSTEMS APPROACH, AUSTRALIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*SOFTWARE SIZING
Report Date:
1996 Jun 01
Creation Date:
1997 Jan 08