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Better Low-Information Estimates - Putting the "Scientific" in SWAG

Developer Tea

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Effective Strategies for Estimating Uncertain Work

This chapter delves into effective strategies for estimating uncertain work within projects, highlighting the significance of recognizing risk factors tied to deadlines. It presents three key estimation frameworks—affinity estimation, PERT, and minimal discovery—and emphasizes the value of team collaboration for achieving more reliable estimates.

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