Article : Software project management

Software project management 

COCOMO

Project Types/ Development Mode

1.  Organic

2.  Semi Detached

3.  Embedded

COCOMO Models

1.  Basic Model

2.  Intermediate Model

3.  Detail Model

Given below are the formulae for effort estimation for BASICVersion’s modes.

Organic:

E = 3.2 x (size in KLOC)1.05

Semi Detached:

E = 3.0 x (size in KLOC)1.12

Embedded :

E = 2.8 x(size in KLOC)1.20

Given below are the formulae to calculate the Time required forproject schedule.

Organic:

T = 2.5 x (Effort).38

Semi Detached:

T = 2.5 x (Effort).35

Embedded :

T = 2.5 x( Effort).32


Organic:

E =EAF*3.2*(KLOC)1.05

Semi Detached:

E = EAF*3.0 x (KLOC)1.12

Embedded :

E = EAF*2.8 x( KLOC)1.20

Given below are the formulae to calculate the Time required forproject schedule.

Organic:

T = 2.5 x (Effort).38

Semi Detached:

T = 2.5 x (Effort).35

Embedded :

T = 2.5 x( Effort).32