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Optimistic Time is the shortest possible time to complete the activity if all goes well. Check FAQs
t0=-(6σ-tp)
t0 - Optimistic Time?σ - Standard Deviation?tp - Pessimistic Time?

Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation Example

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Here is how the Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation equation looks like.

2.02Edit=-(61.33Edit-10Edit)
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Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
t0=-(6σ-tp)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
t0=-(61.33-10d)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
t0=-(61.33-10)
Next Step Evaluate
t0=174528s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
t0=2.02d

Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation Formula Elements

Variables
Optimistic Time
Optimistic Time is the shortest possible time to complete the activity if all goes well.
Symbol: t0
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Standard Deviation
The Standard Deviation is a measure of how spread out numbers are.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pessimistic Time
A Pessimistic Time is the longest time that an activity could take if everything is wrong.
Symbol: tp
Measurement: TimeUnit: d
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Optimistic Time

​Go Optimistic Time given Expected Time
t0=(6te)-(4tm)-tp

Other formulas in Project Evaluation and Review Technique category

​Go Mean or Expected Time
te=t0+(4tm)+tp6
​Go Pessimistic Time given Expected Time
tp=6te-t0-4tm
​Go Most Likely Time given Expected Time
tm=6te-t0-tp4
​Go Standard Deviation of Activity
σ=tp-t06

How to Evaluate Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation?

Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation evaluator uses Optimistic Time = -(6*Standard Deviation-Pessimistic Time) to evaluate the Optimistic Time, The Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation formula is defined as it gives the minimum possible time to finish the project under most ideal conditions. Optimistic Time is denoted by t0 symbol.

How to evaluate Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation, enter Standard Deviation (σ) & Pessimistic Time (tp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation

What is the formula to find Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation?
The formula of Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation is expressed as Optimistic Time = -(6*Standard Deviation-Pessimistic Time). Here is an example- 2.3E-5 = -(6*1.33-864000).
How to calculate Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation?
With Standard Deviation (σ) & Pessimistic Time (tp) we can find Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation using the formula - Optimistic Time = -(6*Standard Deviation-Pessimistic Time).
What are the other ways to Calculate Optimistic Time?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Optimistic Time-
  • Optimistic Time=(6*Mean Time)-(4*Most Likely Time)-Pessimistic TimeOpenImg
Can the Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation be negative?
No, the Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation?
Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation is usually measured using the Day[d] for Time. Second[d], Millisecond[d], Microsecond[d] are the few other units in which Optimistic Time given Standard Deviation can be measured.
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