Three Team Members Are Given the Task of Estimating Activity

question 4

Essay

Three team members are given the task of estimating activity durations.Mr.Optimist estimates the activity to take 2 days to complete.Ms.Pessimist estimates the activity to take 5 days.Mrs.Realist claims that the most likely estimate is 4 days.What should their PERT analysis assign as an expected duration for the activity and what are the benefits and implications of deploying this tool?

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Definitions:

Optimistic Bias

The tendency of individuals to underestimate the likelihood of encountering adverse events in their own lives as opposed to others.

Cigarette Tobacco

Dried and processed leaves of the tobacco plant that are rolled or stuffed into cigarettes for smoking.

Adult Population

Refers to the segment of the population that is considered adult, typically individuals aged 18 years and older.

Dangers Of Smoking

Health risks and negative impacts associated with tobacco use, including increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer, and respiratory issues.