Basic Software Cost Estimation Process

• The software cost estimation activity is a miniproject

• Basic Steps

  • Define project objectives and requirements
  • Plan the software estimation activities
    • Develop detailed work breakdown structure (WBS)
  • Estimate software size
  • Define and weigh potential software estimation risks
  • Use several independent cost estimation methodologies

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• For more detailed information, see [BOEHM81] or [DOD95].