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http://dx.doi.org/10.3745/KIPSTD.2002.9D.5.865

A Study of Optimal Effort Allocation over Software Development Phase  

Lee, Sang-Un (국방품질관리소 항공전자장비 및 소프트웨어 품질보증)
Kim, Young-Soo (거창전문대학 컴퓨터정보시스템과)
Han, Pan-Am (경남대학교 컴퓨터공학과)
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The KIPS Transactions:PartD / v.9D, no.5, 2002 , pp. 865-876 More about this Journal
Abstract
Successful project planning relies on a good estimation of the effort required to complete a project, together with the schedule options that may be available. Existing software effort estimation models are present only the total effort and instantaneous effort function for the software life-cycle. Also, Putnam presents constant effort rate in each phase. However, the size of total effort varies according to the software projects under the influence of its size, complexity and operational environment. As a result, the allocated effort in each phase also differs from one project to another. This paper suggests models for effort allocation in planning, specifying, building, testing and implementing phases followed by the project size and development types. These models are derived from 155 different projects. Therefore, these models can be considered as a practical guideline in management of project schedule and effort allocation.
Keywords
Software Development effort; Development Phase; Effort Allocation; Median;
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