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Parametric Estimating

An estimating technique in which an algorithm is used to calculate cost or duration based on historical data and project parameters.


Path Convergence

A relationship in which a schedule activity has more than one predecessor.


Path Divergence

A relationship in which a schedule activity has more than one successor.


Percent Complete

An estimate expressed as a percent of the amount of work that has been completed on an activity or a work breakdown structure component.


Perform Integrated Change Control

The process of reviewing all change requests; approving changes and managing changes to deliverables, organizational process assets, project documents, and the project management plan; and communicating the decisions.


Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis

The process of prioritizing individual project risks for further analysis or action by assessing their probability of occurrence and impact as well as other characteristics.


Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis

The process of numerically analyzing the combined effect of identified individual project risks and other sources of uncertainty on overall project objectives.


Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)

Integrated scope, schedule, and cost baselines used for comparison to manage, measure, and control project execution.


Performance Reviews

A technique that is used to measure, compare, and analyze actual performance of work in progress on the project against the baseline.


Phase

See project phase.



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