16 ◾ COSMIC Function Points: Theory and Advanced Practices
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Basic inputs/model
e size of the software is derived with the help of the data model and the graphical
user interface. Data points are derived from the weighted quantities of:
◾ Information objects
◾ Attributes
◾ Communication objects
◾ Input data
◾ Output data
◾ Views
e measured elements are weighted with the help of eight quality factors and
ten project conditions (Fetcke 2000).
Peculiarities
Data points are a variation of the function points method.
Nowadays importance
ere is no statement possible.
1.2.2.3 Object Points
Developer/institution, date
Harry Sneed, 1994.
Development reason and addressed area
Object points are an approach to addre ...