Estimating Activity Resources and Durations

Start with estimating methods

Begin with the mind map on estimation types. It brings together one-point, analogous and parametric estimating, as well as beta distribution and regression analysis. Use its branches to identify the methods you recognize and the ones you want to study more closely.

Next, open the map on types of estimates that also covers defined and sequenced activities, resource types and quantities, and resource calendars. Comparing the two maps can help you connect estimating methods with the information used when planning activities.

Explore durations and resources

Continue with the map on estimating activity durations that lists the schedule management plan, activity list, activity attributes and resource calendar. These branches offer a way to organize the information you encounter across the other duration maps.

Then look at the map on estimating activity resources. It includes the risk register, estimated activity costs and environmental factors alongside the activity list and resource calendar. Compare its branches with the duration map to see which items appear in both.

Another duration map covers expert judgment, analogous estimating, three-point estimates, reserve analysis and parametric estimating. Use it after the introductory maps to return to the estimating methods in a duration context.

Study within the unit

This topic is one section of Project Schedule Management in Business administration and management (incl. project management). The maps let you explore activity resources and durations within that unit, moving between the information listed for each process and the estimating methods shown.

There are no quizzes listed on this topic page. With a free account, you can make your own quiz and use it alongside a mind map to check your understanding of its terms. Choose a map to begin exploring the branches.