Estimating Software CostsCapers Jones, a pioneer and innovator in the field, probes the fundamental issues involved with the notoriously tough task of software cost estimation. Rather than provide simplistic manual formulas that lack the accuracy needed for contracts and serious business purposes, he explores in great detail the multifaceted variables that cause estimates to be higher or lower than average. The result for you: A clear, complete understanding of how to estimate software costs, schedules, and quality far more effectively than you may have thought possible. |
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Introduction to Software Cost Estimation | 1 |
Software Cost Estimating and Other Development Activities | 17 |
The Origins of Software Cost Estimation | 25 |
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