Algorithmic optimization method for effort estimation

Abstract

This paper presents an improvement of an effort estimation method that can be used to predict the level of effort for software development projects. A new estimation approach based on a two-phase algorithm is used. In the first phase, we apply a calculation based on use case points (UCPs). In the second phase, we add correction values (a1, a2) obtained via least squares regression. This approach employs historical project data to refine the estimate. By applying the least squares regression approach, the algorithm filters out estimation errors caused by human factors and company practice. © 2016, Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.