What Is the Standard Deviation of a Task with Optimistic

question 2

Multiple Choice

What is the standard deviation of a task with optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic times of 3, 4, and 7 days respectively assuming the estimates were made at the 99% plus level?

• A) .444
• B) .667
• C) 1.212
• D) 1.469
• E) 1.540

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Definitions:

Adler

Alfred Adler, an Austrian medical doctor, psychotherapist, and founder of the school of individual psychology.

Compensation

A strategy where individuals try to offset deficiencies or weaknesses by emphasizing strengths or excelling in other areas.

Persona

The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others; a role or character adopted by an individual.

Jung

Carl Jung, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology.