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σ=tp-t06
σ - Standard Deviation?tp - Pessimistic Time?t0 - Optimistic Time?

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1.3333Edit=10Edit-2Edit6
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Standard Deviation of Activity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σ=tp-t06
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σ=10d-2d6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σ=10-26
Next Step Evaluate
σ=1.33333333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σ=1.3333

Standard Deviation of Activity Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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 Standard Deviation

​Go Standard Deviation given Probability Factor
σ=Ts-teZ

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 Pessimistic Time given Expected Time
tp=6te-t0-4tm
​Go Most Likely Time given Expected Time
tm=6te-t0-tp4

How to Evaluate Standard Deviation of Activity?

Standard Deviation of Activity evaluator uses Standard Deviation = (Pessimistic Time-Optimistic Time)/6 to evaluate the Standard Deviation, The Standard Deviation of Activity formula is defined as a measurement of uncertainty which is approximately one-sixth of the time range. Standard Deviation is denoted by σ symbol.

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

FAQs on Standard Deviation of Activity

What is the formula to find Standard Deviation of Activity?
The formula of Standard Deviation of Activity is expressed as Standard Deviation = (Pessimistic Time-Optimistic Time)/6. Here is an example- 1.333333 = (864000-172800)/6.
How to calculate Standard Deviation of Activity?
With Pessimistic Time (tp) & Optimistic Time (t0) we can find Standard Deviation of Activity using the formula - Standard Deviation = (Pessimistic Time-Optimistic Time)/6.
What are the other ways to Calculate Standard Deviation?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Standard Deviation-
  • Standard Deviation=(Scheduled Time-Mean Time)/Probability FactorOpenImg
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