SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COST ESTIMATION METHODS AND RESEARCH TRENDS
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https://doi.org/10.7494/csci.2003.5.1.3608Abstract
Early estirnation o f project size and completion time is essential for successful project plan- ning and tracking. Multiple methods have been proposed to estimate software size and cost parameters. Suitability of the estirnation methods depends on many factors like software application domain, product complexity, availability of historical data, team expertise etc. Most common and widely used estirnation technicjues are described and analyzed. Current research trends in software estirnation cost are also presented.
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