Determining estimation variance associated with project planning

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8781869
APP PUB NO 20090299782A1
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12130674

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Method and system for determining estimation variance associated with project planning are provided. In one aspect, information associated with a project is obtained and initial estimations for the tasks in the project are determined using available information. The tasks are performed and actual measurements are obtained from the completed tasks. The actual measurements are used to revise the estimates of the remaining tasks. The revised estimates are used to compute a project level estimate and a variance on that estimate, and to enable better project management.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Cantor, Murray R Westwood, US 17 175
Devnani, Chulani Sunita San Jose, US 2 4
Matchen, Paul M Mamaroneck, US 30 539
Rajan, Vadakkedathu T Briarcliff Manor, US 19 361
Valetto, Giuiseppe New York, US 1 2
Wegman, Mark N Ossining, US 79 1670
Williams, Clay E New York, US 18 164

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