When work package estimates are made by individuals most knowledgeable about the work being performed and these estimates are then "rolled up" to find estimated costs for major deliverables and the project itself, ____________ estimating is being used.
A) top-down
B) analogous
C) bottom-up
D) reference class
E) professional estimation

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Bottom-up estimating involves making detailed estimates at the work package level by those most familiar with the task, and then aggregating these estimates to calculate total project costs.

When Work Package Estimates Are Made by Individuals Most Knowledgeable