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An Empirical Study of Software Project Managers Using a Case-Based Reasoner

Mair, Carolyn and Shepperd, Martin. (2012). An Empirical Study of Software Project Managers Using a Case-Based Reasoner. In: HICCS, 3-6th Jan 2012, USA.

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BACKGROUND – whilst substantial effort has been invested in developing and evaluating knowledge-based techniques for project prediction, little is known about the interaction between them and expert users. OBJECTIVE – the aim is to explore the interaction of cognitive processes and personality of software project managers undertaking tool-supported estimation tasks such as effort and cost prediction. METHOD – we conducted personality profiling and observational studies using think-aloud protocols with five senior project managers using a case-based reasoning (CBR) tool to predict effort for real projects. RESULTS – we found pronounced differences between the participants in terms of individual differences, cognitive behaviour and estimation outcomes, although there was a general tendency for over-optimism and over-confidence. CONCLUSIONS – in order to improve task effectiveness in the workplace we need to understand the cognitive behaviour of software professionals in addition to conducting machine learning research.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE > Psychology
Faculties: Faculty of Creative Industries > School of Human Sciences
Depositing User: Carolyn Mair
Date Deposited: 12 Jun 2012 19:06
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2012 19:06
URI: https://ssudl.solent.ac.uk/id/eprint/2108

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