Software Estimation Without Guessing

Advanced Linear Model Techniques

By now, you can probably model your current project on a BurnUp Chart and have a pretty good idea of what will be done by when, as long as things progress the way they have been. But what if we run into some bad luck? Or what if our efforts to improve are paying off? This versatile chart can let you model other what-ifs, too, and help you keep a reasonable sense of how things are progressing based on a fuller picture of the situation. Let’s look at some techniques that can help you model what you know or suspect on a simple BurnUp Chart.

Optimistic and Pessimistic Projections

We started our estimation asking ourselves ​What Question Are We Answering?​, but we might also look at the impression we’re trying to make. ...