An Application of Subjective Probabilities to the Problem of Uncertainty in Cost Analysis
Abstract
All cost estimates are characterized by some uncertainty. A device helpful in communicating this uncertainty to the decision maker is a subjective probability distribution of the system cost. A technique--termed the Subjective Probability Estimation Technique (SPET)--is described and a computer program is presented to facilitate its use. This technique permits the analyst to represent his notions about cost uncertainty with the beta or other statistical distributions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA105780
Entities
People
- Harley R. Jordan
- Michael R. Klein