This paper aims to provide a basis for the improvement of software-estimation research
through a systematic review of previous work. The review identifies 304 software cost …

This paper provides an extensive review of studies related to expert estimation of software
development effort. The main goal and contribution of the review is to support the research …

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Agile Estimating and Planning is the definitive, practical guide to estimating and planning
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This new and completely updated edition is a comprehensive, easy-to-read," how-to" guide
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This paper summarizes estimation knowledge through a review of surveys on software effort
estimation. Main findings were that:(1) most projects (60-80%) encounter effort and/or …

Often referred to as the “black art” because of its complexity and uncertainty, software
estimation is not as difficult or puzzling as people think. In fact, generating accurate …

Numerous health care systems are designed without consideration of user-centered design
guidelines. Consequently, systems are created ad hoc, users are dissatisfied and often …

Over the years the software engineering community has increasingly realized the important
role software architecture plays in fulfilling the quality requirements of a system. The quality …