Optimistic Time in Project Evaluation and Review Technique Formulas

Optimistic Time is the shortest possible time to complete the activity if all goes well. And is denoted by t₀. Optimistic Time is usually measured using the Day for Time. Note that the value of Optimistic Time is always positive. Typically, the value of Optimistic Time is greater than 0.

Formulas to find Optimistic Time in Project Evaluation and Review Technique

fxOptimistic Time given Expected TimeGo

fxOptimistic Time given Standard DeviationGo

Project Evaluation and Review Technique formulas that make use of Optimistic Time

fxMean or Expected TimeGo

fxPessimistic Time given Expected TimeGo

fxMost Likely Time given Expected TimeGo

fxStandard Deviation of ActivityGo

fxPessimistic Time given Standard DeviationGo

List of variables in Project Evaluation and Review Technique formulas

fx Mean Time Go

fx Most Likely Time Go

fx Pessimistic Time Go

fx Standard Deviation Go

FAQ

What is the Optimistic Time?

Optimistic Time is the shortest possible time to complete the activity if all goes well. Optimistic Time is usually measured using the Day for Time. Note that the value of Optimistic Time is always positive. Typically, the value of Optimistic Time is greater than 0.

Can the Optimistic Time be negative?

No, the Optimistic Time, measured in Time cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Optimistic Time?

Optimistic Time is usually measured using the Day[d] for Time. Second[d], Millisecond[d], Microsecond[d] are the few other units in which Optimistic Time can be measured.

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