Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be a Reason

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be a reason for inaccuracies in information technology cost estimates?

• A)Estimates take a long time to be worked out. 
• B)People lack estimating experience. 
• C)Human beings are biased toward overestimation. 
• D)Only software development provides the scope for estimates to be accurate.

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Definitions:

Dual Coding

A theory in cognitive psychology suggesting that information can be remembered in both verbal and visual forms, enhancing memory and learning.

Maintenance Rehearsal

A cognitive process that involves repeatedly verbalizing or thinking about a piece of information to keep it in short-term memory longer.

Chunking

A memory technique involving the organization of information into smaller, manageable units or chunks, making it easier to remember.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than the information that follows.