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A Pessimistic Time is the longest time that an activity could take if everything is wrong. Check FAQs
tp=6σ+t0
tp - Pessimistic Time?σ - Standard Deviation?t0 - Optimistic Time?

Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation Example

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9.98Edit=61.33Edit+2Edit
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Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
tp=6σ+t0
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
tp=61.33+2d
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
tp=61.33+2
Next Step Evaluate
tp=862272s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
tp=9.98d

Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Pessimistic Time

​Go Pessimistic Time given Expected Time
tp=6te-t0-4tm

Other formulas in Project Evaluation and Review Technique category

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

How to Evaluate Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation?

Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation evaluator uses Pessimistic Time = 6*Standard Deviation+Optimistic Time to evaluate the Pessimistic Time, The Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation formula is defined as giving the maximum time required for the completion of a project under the worst conditions. Pessimistic Time is denoted by tp symbol.

How to evaluate Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation, enter Standard Deviation (σ) & Optimistic Time (t0) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation

What is the formula to find Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation?
The formula of Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation is expressed as Pessimistic Time = 6*Standard Deviation+Optimistic Time. Here is an example- 0.000116 = 6*1.33+172800.
How to calculate Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation?
With Standard Deviation (σ) & Optimistic Time (t0) we can find Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation using the formula - Pessimistic Time = 6*Standard Deviation+Optimistic Time.
What are the other ways to Calculate Pessimistic Time?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Pessimistic Time-
  • Pessimistic Time=6*Mean Time-Optimistic Time-4*Most Likely TimeOpenImg
Can the Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation be negative?
No, the Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation?
Pessimistic 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 Pessimistic Time given Standard Deviation can be measured.
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