Cost estimation techniques for web projects
Title:
Cost estimation techniques for web projects
Author:
Mendes, Emilia.
ISBN:
9781599041377
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Publication Information:
Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2008.
Physical Description:
electronic texts (xi , 412 p. : ill.) : digital files.
Contents:
1. What is different about web and software projects? -- 2. Introduction to web cost estimation -- 3. How accurate is an effort model? -- 4. Sizing web applications -- 5. Web effort estimation using regression analysis -- 6. Web effort estimation using case-based reasoning -- 7. Web effort estimation using classification and regression trees -- 8. What is the best technique? -- 9. How to improve your company's effort estimation practices -- 10. Understanding project data -- 11. The need for empirical web engineering.
Abstract:
This book provides a step-by-step methodology to improving cost estimation practices for Web projects. Utilizing such techniques as stepwise regression modeling, case-base reasoning, classification and regression trees, and expert opinion, it is a powerful tool for scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the areas of Web development, Web engineering, project management, and software engineering.
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Electronic Access:
Chapter PDFs via platform: http://services.igi-global.com/resolvedoi/resolve.aspx?doi=10.4018/978-1-59904-135-3