ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces the SEER Software Estimating Model (SEER-SEM), and provides basic definitions and concepts. The chapter illustrates how SEER-SEM fits into the estimation process described in Chapters 2 through 4; how to use the size information discussed in Chapters 5 through 8; and how it supports the risk management process defined in Chapter 10. (SEER support of Chapter 9 “Performing to Estimate” concepts are covered in Chapter 12.) Much of the information in this chapter was developed from Galorath Incorporated internal documents and other documentation published by Galorath. Therefore we acknowledge contributions by Karen McRitchie (Vice President of Development) and Lee Fischman (Director of Special Projects) who were the primary authors of many of these papers. Mike Ross (Chief Engineer) also provided documents from which this chapter was developed.
