Scheduling based cost estimation model: An effective empirical approach for GSD project

摘要

Trustworthy effort estimation for a software project remains one of the biggest challenges for developer. Software effort estimation is the initial phase between the client and the business enterprise. So the association begins with effort estimation. Trustworthiness increases accurate estimation. Organizations turned toward GSD because it benefits with shorter development cycle. This paper presents a preliminary study of the consequences of intercultural factors. GSD involves geographical, temporal and sociocultural distances which affects communication, coordination and control of development processes. This paper deals with parameters for accurate estimation using Scheduling based method and also recommends few ideas for future research.