The estimating factor that considers the tendency to overestimate project time and cost in order to improve the likelihood of meeting the estimates is known as the ___________ factor.
A) project complexity
B) planning horizon
C) people
D) organizational culture
E) padding estimates

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Padding estimates is the practice of adding extra time or budget to an estimate to account for uncertainties or to ensure that the project is completed within the given estimates, reflecting the tendency to overestimate project time and cost.

The Estimating Factor That Considers the Tendency to Overestimate Project