The 50-50 Approach for Estimating Progress Overstates the EV of Tasks

question 85

True/False

The 50-50 approach for estimating progress overstates the EV of tasks that are near completion and understates the EV of tasks that have recently begun.

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Checked-Out Materials

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Historical Expectation

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