A Microcomputer Program for the Solution of Learning Curve Computations.
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis was the writing of a microcomputer program that solves a variety of learning curve computations. Based on a review of historical literature and on interviews conducted with cost and price analysts at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, the program integrates a comprehensive file editor with three learning curve applications. The file editor contains features that allow the user to create, edit and review data files containing up to 50 unit/lots. A curve fitting routine has options for the determination of first unit cost and slope coefficient based on the unit curve or cumulative average formulation using either weighted or ordinary least squares techniques. Another feature of the program allows the user to perform sensitivity analysis by varying the first unit cost and learning curve slope to determine the affect on the cost of future units of production. A new routine, not previously seen in earlier learning curve programs, uses a statistical F test to determine the most appropriate formulation, unit or cumulative average, for a given data file. This BASIC computer program is completely menu driven for ease of use.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161648
Entities
People
- Larry D. Hutchison
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology