Course Exercises

Hands-on exercises and practical activities for each module of the Software Effort Estimation course. Each exercise is designed to reinforce key concepts and provide real-world application of estimation techniques.

Exercise Structure

Each module includes:

  • Warm-up Activities: Quick concept review
  • Guided Exercises: Step-by-step practice
  • Independent Practice: Apply techniques to new scenarios
  • Group Discussions: Share insights and compare approaches
  • Real-world Applications: Connect to actual project scenarios

How to Use These Exercises

  1. Read the Background: Understand the scenario and context
  2. Review the Objectives: Know what you’re trying to achieve
  3. Follow the Steps: Complete each part systematically
  4. Check Your Work: Compare with provided solutions
  5. Reflect: Consider how to apply this to your own projects

Module Overview

Module Focus Area Duration Key Techniques
Module 1 Estimation Fundamentals 90 min WBS, Risk Assessment
Module 2 Estimation Approaches 115 min Analogy, Size-based
Module 3 Effort & Cost Models 105 min COCOMO, Task-based
Module 4 Testing Estimation 100 min Test enumeration, Risk-based

Ready to begin? Start with Module 1: Overview of Software Estimation.

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