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A project manager is developing a cost estimate for a new, unique project. Which estimation technique would likely provide the most accurate, but also most time-consuming, estimate?

Bottom-up estimating involves estimating individual work package or activity costs and then rolling them up, resulting in higher accuracy but more effort.

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Question: A project manager is developing a cost estimate for a new, unique project. Which estimation technique would likely provide the most accurate, but also most time-consuming, estimate?

Answer options: ✅ Bottom-up estimating

  • Analogous estimating
  • Parametric estimating
  • Three-point estimating (PERT)

Correct answer: Bottom-up estimating

Explanation: Bottom-up estimating involves estimating individual work package or activity costs and then rolling them up, resulting in higher accuracy but more effort.

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