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Statistical Methods for Learning Curves and Cost Analysis by Matthew Goldberg, PhD

Title

 Statistical Methods for Learning Curves And Cost Analysis By Mathew Goldberg, PhD and Anduin E. Touw - ISBN: 1-877640-18-2BN:1-877640-18-2ISISBN:1-877640-18-2

Author

Mathew S. Goldberg
Contact Information:
National Security Division
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Ford House Office Building
Washingtong, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 226 - 2914
Email:  Matt.Goldberg@cbo.gov

Anduin E. Touw
Contact Information:
e-mail: anduin.e.touw@boeing.com

About the Book

This monograph explores the statistical methods that are used in calibrating the two most important models in military and industrial cost analysis: the learning curve and the cost-estimating relationship. The former model pertains to the marginal cost of successive units in a production sequence. The latter compares several production sequences, to explain cost differences in terms of differences in system characteristics and program management. Both analytical and Monte Carlo techniques are employed to identify optimal estimation methods for these two cost models.

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