The author describes an expert-system tool that can be used to analyze patterns of cost-driver ratings submitted for a Cocomo cost estimate. These results help users determine and rank associated sources of project risk.
Citation:
Raymond J. Madachy, "Heuristic Risk Assessment Using Cost Factors," IEEE Software, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 51-59, May/June 1997, doi:10.1109/52.589234