| Autor: |
Caban A (AUTHOR), Cimino C (AUTHOR), Swencionis C (AUTHOR), Ginsberg M (AUTHOR), Wylie-Rosett J (AUTHOR), Caban, A1 (AUTHOR), Cimino, C (AUTHOR), Swencionis, C (AUTHOR), Ginsberg, M (AUTHOR), Wylie-Rosett, J (AUTHOR) |
| Zdroj: |
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. Mar2001, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p185-188. 4p. |
| Abstrakt: |
The authors compare alternative methods of cost estimation for a patient multimedia education (PME) program, using a computerized weight-reduction PME project as an example. Data from the project planning and budgeting process and actual costs of the completed project are analyzed retrospectively to calculate three different estimates-pre-work, post-work, and actual work. Three traditional methods of estimating the cost of computer programs (the lines-of-code, function point, and task ratio analyses) underestimate costs in this example. A commercial program (Cost Xpert) that calculates the cost of developing a graphical user interface provided a better estimate, as did a tally reflecting the complexity and quality of media material in the project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts |
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