The task variance is computed as ________.
A) σt² = [(b + a)/6]²
B) σT² = ∑σt²
C) σt² = [(b - a)/6]²
D) σT = √σT²
E) σT² = ∑σt

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The task variance is computed as σt² = [(b - a)/6]² where b is the optimistic time estimate and a is the pessimistic time estimate. This formula takes into account the range of possible outcomes for a task, rather than just the average estimate.

The Task Variance Is Computed as ________