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Which involves estimating the cost of individual work items:
Suggested Answer: B
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Bottom-up estimating: Estimating the cost of individual work items and then rolling up the costs to arrive at a project total , more accurate
12 comments · newest first
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Peter
3 months ago
I’m not sure. A) Analogous estimating seems quicker but less accurate.
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Julio
3 months ago
I agree, B) is detailed. Helps avoid surprises later.
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Mitzie
3 months ago
I think it's B) Bottom up estimating. It breaks down costs well.
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Goldie
4 months ago
Totally agree with you, Franchesca! Bottom up is best!
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Elouise
4 months ago
Wait, how does square foot estimating even work?
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Audry
4 months ago
Definitely A) Analogous estimating for quick estimates!
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Winifred
5 months ago
I thought computerized estimating was more reliable?
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Franchesca
6 months ago
Bottom up estimating is the way to go for accuracy!
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Jess
6 months ago
I’m leaning towards B) Bottom up estimating too, but I wonder if D) Square foot could apply in some contexts.
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Yan
7 months ago
I’m a bit lost on this one. I feel like C) Computerized could involve estimating, but it doesn’t specifically mention individual items.
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Daniel
7 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think A) Analogous estimating is more about comparing to previous projects rather than individual items.
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Annelle
7 months ago
I think it might be B) Bottom up estimating since it focuses on individual work items, but I'm not entirely sure.