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| Author: | Smith, A. Mason, A. |
| Title: | Cost estimation predictive modeling: regression versus neural network |
| Journal: | Engineering Economist
1997 : WINTER, VOL. 42:2, p. 137-161 |
| Index terms: | ENGINEERING INDUSTRY ECONOMICS NEURAL NETWORKS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Cost estimation generally involves predicting labor, utilities or other costs over time given a small subset of factual data on "cost drivers". Statistical models usually of the regression form, have assisted with this projection. Artificial neural networks are non-parametric statistical estimators, and thus have potential for use in cost estimation modeling. This research examined the performance, stability and ease of cost estimation modeling using regression versus neural networks to develop cost estimating relationships. |
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