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

    Authors

    C. Mizell;L. Malone

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    EMJ-Eng. Manag. J.

    Keywords

    software development; project management; cost estimation; discrete; event simulation; Engineering, Industrial; Management

    Abstract

    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.

    Journal Title

    Emj-Engineering Management Journal

    Volume

    19

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2007

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    28

    Last Page

    34

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000258663300005

    ISSN

    1042-9247

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