Heuristics for Systems Engineering Cost Estimation

Abstract—Engineering cannot wait until all phenomena are explained. Engineers may work effectively, often for centuries, with heuristics. This paper provides thirty one heuristics that have been inspired by the development and application of a systems engineering cost estimation model. The objective of this paper is to present such heuristics in a simple manner so that they can benefit systems engineering researchers and practitioners that develop, calibrate, and use cost models.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2011
• Where: SJ
• Authors: Ricardo Valerdi
• Keywords: Estimation Model, Heuristics, Simple Manner, SJ 2011, Software Engineering