Software Estimation with Cost Xpert
Software Estimation with Cost Xpert
Software Estimation with Cost Xpert
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<strong>Software</strong> <strong>Estimation</strong><br />
<strong>with</strong> <strong>Cost</strong> <strong>Xpert</strong><br />
COCOMO Forum<br />
October 22, 2003<br />
www.costxpert.com
<strong>Cost</strong> <strong>Xpert</strong> Tool<br />
Industry leader for < $10K cost estimation<br />
tool market<br />
Easy to use for novices<br />
Sophisticated features for advanced users<br />
Integrates multiple estimating models<br />
Most extensive options for project type,<br />
lifecycle and documentation standards<br />
Interfaces <strong>with</strong> standard management and<br />
analysis tools<br />
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<strong>Cost</strong> <strong>Xpert</strong> Workflow and Outputs<br />
Lifecycle <strong>Cost</strong>s<br />
Staffing<br />
<strong>Cost</strong> by by Phase<br />
Define<br />
project<br />
Estimate<br />
volume<br />
Rate Rate<br />
environmental<br />
factors factors<br />
Provide<br />
project<br />
constraints<br />
Assess<br />
results<br />
<strong>Cost</strong> by by Activity<br />
Documents<br />
Risk Profile<br />
Defects<br />
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Opening Screen<br />
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Volume Tab<br />
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Constraints Tab<br />
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Results Summary<br />
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Risk Output<br />
Likely risks<br />
for project type<br />
Factor<br />
sensitivities<br />
Range depends<br />
on PERT size<br />
inputs<br />
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