In a stopwatch time study, the number of cycles that must be timed is a function of:
(I) the variability of observed times.
(II) the desired accuracy for the estimated job time.
(III) the desired level of confidence for the estimated job time.
A) I only
B) I and II only
C) II and III only
D) I, II, and III
E) I and III only

Question

In a stopwatch time study, the number of cycles that must be timed is a function of:
(I) the variability of observed times.
(II) the desired accuracy for the estimated job time.
(III) the desired level of confidence for the estimated job time.
A) I only
B) I and II only
C) II and III only
D) I, II, and III
E) I and III only

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of cycles to be timed in a stopwatch study depends on the variability of observed times, the desired accuracy, and the desired confidence level for the estimated job time.

In a Stopwatch Time Study, the Number of Cycles That