Software Estimation: Developing an Accurate, Reliable Method

Abstract

From a management perspective, it is essential that software estimates used in a TSP launch are as accurate as possible. Significant growth due to estimation inaccuracy can wreak havoc on a team attempting to stay within cost and schedule while executing its established plan. This article discusses how a software team that uses both proxy-based and size-based estimates is able to accurately plan, launch, and execute on schedule.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA547302

Entities

People

  • Bob Sinclair
  • Brad Hodgins
  • Chris Rickets

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Best Practices
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Information Operations
  • Life Cycles
  • Maintenance
  • Product Development
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Strategic Security Studies