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Yes, that is part of the problem. People asking for estimates arn't looking for probability distribution of potential completion dates. They are looking for es
by UK-AL 10y ago
Yes, that is part of the problem. People asking for estimates arn't looking for probability distribution of potential completion dates.
They are looking for estimates to hold you to account, because that's how you run a good business right?
If you gave your answer to someone in management. It would just look like your trying obfuscate the answer.
- jacques_chester 10y ago> They are looking for estimates to hold you to account, because that's how you run a good business right? There's a difference between estimates and their misuse.
- UK-AL 10y agoI don't think most business leaders are looking for estimates, where the developer admits it's probably way off, but it's his best guess. Or huge range of possible release dates(because there is huge variation between the estimate and actuals), as with other estimation methods.