Question

I'm doing some research on software cost estimation models and methods with a few colleagues of mine, and I was just wondering if you guys knew any specifically other than the ones listed below. Thanks!

Models:

  • The Planning Game
  • COCOMO / COCOMO II
  • SLIM
  • SEER-SEM
  • Weighted Micro Function Points
  • Program Evaluation and Review Technique
  • PRICE Systems
  • Wideband Delphi
  • Function Point Analysis
  • Evidence-based Scheduling

Methods:

  • Expert Judgment Method
  • Analogy Method
  • Parametric / Algorithmic Method
  • Bottom-Up/Work Breakdown Structure Method
  • Top-Down Method
  • Analysis Effort Method
  • Proxy-Based Estimation Method
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Solution

There's also the REVIC model mainly used for government projects (as used by http://sepo.spawar.navy.mil/Estimation.html), I've found the Weighted Micro Function Points cost model (as used by http://www.projectcodemeter.com) to be the most useful since it's more suitable for measuring small increments in code development.

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