Table 13 Dataset variables
From: A genetic algorithm based framework for software effort prediction
Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
Unadjusted Function Points | Numeric | The unadjusted function point count (before any adjustment). |
Input count | Numeric | FPA External Input. |
Output count | Numeric | FPA External Output. |
Enquiry count | Numeric | FPA External Enquiry. |
File count | Numeric | FPA Internal Logical Files. |
Interface count | Numeric | FPA External Interface. |
Relative Size | Nominal | XXS, XS, S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. |
Year | Nominal | Year of Project, derived from implementation date. |
Development Type | Nominal | New development, enhancement or redevelopment. |
Language Type | Nominal | 3GL, 4GL, Application Generator, etc. |
Program Language | Nominal | Primary technology programming language used. |
Development Platform | Nominal | PC, Mid Range, Main Frame or Multi platform. |
Architecture | Nominal | Stand alone, Multi-tier, Client server, or Multi-tier. |
Client Server? | Nominal | Yes, No or Don’t Know. |
Web Development | Nominal | Yes, No or Don’t Know. |
Development method | Nominal | Development method. |
Manual Count | Nominal | Yes, No. |
FP Standard | Nominal | Function Size Metric Used. |
Team Size Group | Numeric | Development Team size. |
Max Team Size | Nominal | The maximum number of people that worked. |
Average Team Size | Nominal | The average number of people that worked on the project. |
Work Effort in man-hours | Numeric | The development team full life-cycle work effort in hours. |