Assuming a Beta Distribution Is Being Used, If the Most

question 118

Multiple Choice

Assuming a beta distribution is being used, if the most pessimistic time for an activity increases by six weeks, what will happen to the expected time for that activity?

• A) It will increase by one week.
• B) It will decrease by one week.
• C) It will increase by six weeks.
• D) It will remain the same.

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