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A Project Estimator Is Working on Estimates for a Project

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A project estimator is working on estimates for a project that is very similar to a previous project, in that it has many of the same features and those features have similar costs. Each feature or deliverable will represent the same percentage of the total cost as it did for the previous project. He is using the _________ method of top-down estimating.


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Observation

The act of closely monitoring or examining something or someone to gain information or understanding.

Experimentation

The methodical testing of theories or hypotheses by manipulating variables to observe their effects.

Scientific Attitude

A mindset characterized by curiosity, skepticism, and openness to evidence and reasoning, rather than by belief or intuition.

Skepticism

An attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object; questioning the validity of a particular claim, theory, or belief.

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