Question

which metric provides a prediction of future trends and outcomes by relying on empirical evidence and statistical methods?

• throughput analysis
• estimate to complete (etc)
• estimate at completion (eac)
• quantitative metrics

question 2
1 pts
which metric assesses whether the projects future inflows outweigh the initial and ongoing costs?

• cost - benefit ratio
• return on investment (roi)
• net present value (npv)
• business value metrics

Explanation:

Question 1

• Throughput Analysis: Focuses on process efficiency, not prediction with stats/empirical.
• Estimate to Complete (ETC): Forecasts remaining work, but narrower.
• Estimate at Completion (EAC): Predicts total cost at end, but specific.
• Quantitative metrics: Use empirical/stats to predict trends/outcomes, matching the description.

• Cost - Benefit Ratio: Compares total costs and benefits, not specifically future inflows vs initial/ongoing.
• Return on Investment (ROI): Measures return relative to investment, not focused on inflows vs costs in the described way.
• Net Present Value (NPV): Calculates if present value of future inflows exceeds initial and ongoing costs (by discounting future cash flows).
• Business Value Metrics: A broad term, NPV is a specific metric for this comparison.

Answer:

D. Quantitative metrics

Question 2