Quantifying Uncertainty in Early Lifecycle Cost Estimation: An Introduction

January 4, 2016 • Video

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Software Engineering Institute

This video introduces the QUELCE method for quantifying uncertainty in early lifecycle cost estimation using input from both SMEs and cost estimation tools.

Publisher

Software Engineering Institute

Topic or Tag

Measurement and Analysis

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Abstract

QUELCE is a method for improving pre-Milestone A software cost estimates through research designed to improve judgment regarding uncertainty in key assumptions (called "program change drivers"), the relationships among the program change drivers, and their impact on cost.