Practical Project Estimation
Peter R. Hill.
The book starts with effort estimation approches like macro estimation and micro estimation techniques.The macro estimation techniques are based on equation,analogy and comparison.
The micro estimation technique based on work breakdown and wide band Delphi Methods are discussed.The various methods of effort,size and cost estimation are discussed.
The function point Tutorial is covered and its role in Size estimation.A function point case study is discussed.ISBSG Repository is discussed and benchmarking and working your project estimates against history data is outlined.Estimation techniques for project with varying components are discussed. While the book is not “very” good read, but combined with common sense can be served as good reference purpose.
