An Estimate of the Duration of a Task That Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

An estimate of the duration of a task that is based on a weighted average of a range of possible task durations is known as:

• A)Most likely duration.
• B)Expected duration.
• C)Worst-case duration.
• D)Probabilistic duration.

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Definitions:

Response Surface

A graphical representation used in statistical analysis to visualize the relationship between multiple independent variables and one or more dependent variables.

Polynomial Model

A regression model where the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is expressed as an nth degree polynomial.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Second-Order Model

A second-order model in statistics or mathematics represents relationships where the effect of variables is not just linear but can also include squared terms or interactions between variables.