A project management approach to using simulation for cost estimation on large, complex software development projects

被引：8
作者：
Mizell, Carolyn [1 ]
Malone, Linda [2 ]
机构：
[1] NASA AA C2, Kennedy Space Ctr, Kennedy Space Ctr, FL 32899 USA
[2] Univ Cent Florida, Orlando, FL 32816 USA
来源：
EMJ-ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT JOURNAL | 2007年 / 19卷 / 04期
关键词：
software development; project management; cost estimation; discrete event simulation;
D O I：
10.1080/10429247.2007.11431746
中图分类号：
T [工业技术];
学科分类号：
08 ;
摘要：
An engineering manager can use this article to develop an approach to estimating cost and scheduling for large, complex software development projects that considers the inherent difficulties of developing accurate estimates for such projects. None of the approaches or tools available today can estimate the true cost of software with any high degree of accuracy early in a project. This article provides an approach that uses a software development process simulation model that considers and conveys the level Of uncertainty that exists when developing an initial estimate. A NASA project will be analyzed using simulation and data from the Software Engineering Laboratory to show the benefits Of Such an approach.
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页码：28 / 34
页数：7
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