Q. What are some of the common characteristics of various cost estimation models?

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Q. What are some of the reasons for the discrepancies between existing cost estimation models?

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Q. What is the main disadvantage of expert-based cost estimation?

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Q. Why are algorithmic models not suitable for agile projects?

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Q. What is the main disadvantage of shortening the nominal development time?

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Q. What is the general form of the equation used to express the correlation between programming effort and program size in algorithmic models?

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Q. What is the primary cost driver in algorithmic models for software cost estimation?

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Q. In algorithmic models, what is the value of "c" in the equation E=(a+bKLOC)f(x1;:;xn)?

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Q. What is the primary cost driver in software development projects?

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Q. What is the difference between the Walston-Felix model and the Boehm-Halstead model?

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Q. What is the economy of scale?

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Q. What is the value of the exponent in the software cost estimation models?

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Q. What is the problem with using lines of code as a measure for software size in cost estimation?

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Q. What is the solution to the problem of unreliable software size estimates early on in a project?

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Q. What is the main problem with existing algorithmic models for cost estimation?

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Q. What is the base equation of Walston and Felix's model?

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Q. How many factors does the Walston and Felix model consider?

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Q. What are the values that the variables Xi can take on in the Walston and Felix model?

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Q. What is the approach taken by Walston and Felix for their model?

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Q. What is the reason for the wide-ranging results obtained by Walston and Felix's model?

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